Add 16/21 and 5/10
16/21 + 5/10 is 53/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
16/21 = 16 × 10/21 × 10 = 160/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
5/10 = 5 × 21/10 × 21 = 105/210 - Add the two like fractions:
160/210 + 105/210 = 160 + 105/210 = 265/210 - 265/210 simplified gives 53/42
- So, 16/21 + 5/10 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42
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