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Add 6/16 and 10/21

6/16 + 10/21 is 143/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    10/21 = 10 × 16/21 × 16 = 160/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/336 + 160/336 = 126 + 160/336 = 286/336
  5. 286/336 simplified gives 143/168
  6. So, 6/16 + 10/21 = 143/168

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