Add 16/21 and 20/28
16/21 + 20/28 is 31/21.
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,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
64/84 + 60/84 = 64 + 60/84 = 124/84 - 124/84 simplified gives 31/21
- So, 16/21 + 20/28 = 31/21
In mixed form: 110/21
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