Add 8/14 and 16/21
8/14 + 16/21 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
8/14 = 8 × 3/14 × 3 = 24/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
16/21 = 16 × 2/21 × 2 = 32/42 - Add the two like fractions:
24/42 + 32/42 = 24 + 32/42 = 56/42 - 56/42 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 8/14 + 16/21 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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