Add 1/16 and 3/21
1/16 + 3/21 is 23/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
1/16 = 1 × 21/16 × 21 = 21/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
3/21 = 3 × 16/21 × 16 = 48/336 - Add the two like fractions:
21/336 + 48/336 = 21 + 48/336 = 69/336 - 69/336 simplified gives 23/112
- So, 1/16 + 3/21 = 23/112
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