Add 16/21 and 45/49, Solve 16/21 + 45/49 as a fraction

Add 16/21 and 45/49

16/21 + 45/49 is 247/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 7 = 147,
16/21 = 16 × 7/21 × 7 = 112/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
45/49 = 45 × 3/49 × 3 = 135/147
Add the two like fractions:
112/147 + 135/147 = 112 + 135/147 = 247/147
So, 16/21 + 45/49 = 247/147
In mixed form: 1100/147

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