Add 16/21 and 1/12
16/21 + 1/12 is 71/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 12 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
16/21 = 16 × 4/21 × 4 = 64/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
1/12 = 1 × 7/12 × 7 = 7/84 - Add the two like fractions:
64/84 + 7/84 = 64 + 7/84 = 71/84 - So, 16/21 + 1/12 = 71/84
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