Add 16/21 and 6/16
16/21 + 6/16 is 191/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
16/21 = 16 × 16/21 × 16 = 256/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
256/336 + 126/336 = 256 + 126/336 = 382/336 - 382/336 simplified gives 191/168
- So, 16/21 + 6/16 = 191/168
In mixed form: 123/168
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