Add 10/21 and 16/28
10/21 + 16/28 is 22/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
10/21 = 10 × 4/21 × 4 = 40/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
40/84 + 48/84 = 40 + 48/84 = 88/84 - 88/84 simplified gives 22/21
- So, 10/21 + 16/28 = 22/21
In mixed form: 11/21
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