Add 28/21 and 12/16
1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 12/16
28/21 + 12/16 is 25/12.
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,
28/21 = 28 × 16/21 × 16 = 448/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
12/16 = 12 × 21/16 × 21 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
448/336 + 252/336 = 448 + 252/336 = 700/336 - 700/336 simplified gives 25/12
- So, 28/21 + 12/16 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12
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