Add 16/21 and 5/9
16/21 + 5/9 is 83/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 9 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
16/21 = 16 × 3/21 × 3 = 48/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
5/9 = 5 × 7/9 × 7 = 35/63 - Add the two like fractions:
48/63 + 35/63 = 48 + 35/63 = 83/63 - So, 16/21 + 5/9 = 83/63
In mixed form: 120/63
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