Add 16/21 and 15/48
16/21 + 15/48 is 361/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
16/21 = 16 × 16/21 × 16 = 256/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336 - Add the two like fractions:
256/336 + 105/336 = 256 + 105/336 = 361/336 - So, 16/21 + 15/48 = 361/336
In mixed form: 125/336
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