Add 21/18 and 5/16
1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 5/16
21/18 + 5/16 is 71/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
21/18 = 21 × 8/18 × 8 = 168/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
5/16 = 5 × 9/16 × 9 = 45/144 - Add the two like fractions:
168/144 + 45/144 = 168 + 45/144 = 213/144 - 213/144 simplified gives 71/48
- So, 21/18 + 5/16 = 71/48
In mixed form: 123/48
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