Add 35/21 and 1/16
1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 1/16
35/21 + 1/16 is 83/48.
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,
35/21 = 35 × 16/21 × 16 = 560/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
1/16 = 1 × 21/16 × 21 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
560/336 + 21/336 = 560 + 21/336 = 581/336 - 581/336 simplified gives 83/48
- So, 35/21 + 1/16 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48
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