Add 14/21 and 8/16
14/21 + 8/16 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
14/21 = 14 × 16/21 × 16 = 224/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
8/16 = 8 × 21/16 × 21 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
224/336 + 168/336 = 224 + 168/336 = 392/336 - 392/336 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 14/21 + 8/16 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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