Add 14/16 and 8/21
14/16 + 8/21 is 211/168.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 16/21 × 16 = 128/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 128/336 = 294 + 128/336 = 422/336 - 422/336 simplified gives 211/168
- So, 14/16 + 8/21 = 211/168
In mixed form: 143/168
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