Add 16/21 and 3/7
16/21 + 3/7 is 25/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 7 is 21
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
16/21 = 16 × 1/21 × 1 = 16/21 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
3/7 = 3 × 3/7 × 3 = 9/21 - Add the two like fractions:
16/21 + 9/21 = 16 + 9/21 = 25/21 - So, 16/21 + 3/7 = 25/21
In mixed form: 14/21
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