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Add 16/4 and 21/6

1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 3 3/6

16/4 + 21/6 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    16/4 = 16 × 3/4 × 3 = 48/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    21/6 = 21 × 2/6 × 2 = 42/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/12 + 42/12 = 48 + 42/12 = 90/12
  5. 90/12 simplified gives 15/2
  6. So, 16/4 + 21/6 = 15/2
    In mixed form: 71/2

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