Add 25/16 and 15/21
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 15/21
25/16 + 15/21 is 255/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
25/16 = 25 × 21/16 × 21 = 525/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
15/21 = 15 × 16/21 × 16 = 240/336 - Add the two like fractions:
525/336 + 240/336 = 525 + 240/336 = 765/336 - 765/336 simplified gives 255/112
- So, 25/16 + 15/21 = 255/112
In mixed form: 231/112
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