Add 16/21 and 6/8
16/21 + 6/8 is 127/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 8 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 8 × 21 = 168,
6/8 = 6 × 21/8 × 21 = 126/168 - Add the two like fractions:
128/168 + 126/168 = 128 + 126/168 = 254/168 - 254/168 simplified gives 127/84
- So, 16/21 + 6/8 = 127/84
In mixed form: 143/84
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