Add 2/16 and 21/7
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 3 0/7
2/16 + 21/7 is 25/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
21/7 = 21 × 16/7 × 16 = 336/112 - Add the two like fractions:
14/112 + 336/112 = 14 + 336/112 = 350/112 - 350/112 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 2/16 + 21/7 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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