Add 8/21 and 28/16
1st number: 8/21, 2nd number: 1 12/16
8/21 + 28/16 is 179/84.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 16/21 × 16 = 128/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
28/16 = 28 × 21/16 × 21 = 588/336 - Add the two like fractions:
128/336 + 588/336 = 128 + 588/336 = 716/336 - 716/336 simplified gives 179/84
- So, 8/21 + 28/16 = 179/84
In mixed form: 211/84
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