Add 16/21 and 10/28
16/21 + 10/28 is 47/42.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 4/21 × 4 = 64/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84 - Add the two like fractions:
64/84 + 30/84 = 64 + 30/84 = 94/84 - 94/84 simplified gives 47/42
- So, 16/21 + 10/28 = 47/42
In mixed form: 15/42
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