Add 14/16 and 5/21
14/16 + 5/21 is 187/168.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 16/21 × 16 = 80/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 80/336 = 294 + 80/336 = 374/336 - 374/336 simplified gives 187/168
- So, 14/16 + 5/21 = 187/168
In mixed form: 119/168
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