Add 16/21 and 35/56
16/21 + 35/56 is 233/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
16/21 = 16 × 8/21 × 8 = 128/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
35/56 = 35 × 3/56 × 3 = 105/168 - Add the two like fractions:
128/168 + 105/168 = 128 + 105/168 = 233/168 - So, 16/21 + 35/56 = 233/168
In mixed form: 165/168
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