Add 14/16 and 14/21
14/16 + 14/21 is 37/24.
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,
14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
14/21 = 14 × 16/21 × 16 = 224/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 224/336 = 294 + 224/336 = 518/336 - 518/336 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 14/16 + 14/21 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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