Add 16/21 and 6/56
16/21 + 6/56 is 73/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
16/21 = 16 × 8/21 × 8 = 128/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
6/56 = 6 × 3/56 × 3 = 18/168 - Add the two like fractions:
128/168 + 18/168 = 128 + 18/168 = 146/168 - 146/168 simplified gives 73/84
- So, 16/21 + 6/56 = 73/84
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