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Add 16/56 and 25/21

1st number: 16/56, 2nd number: 1 4/21

16/56 + 25/21 is 31/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    25/21 = 25 × 8/21 × 8 = 200/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 200/168 = 48 + 200/168 = 248/168
  5. 248/168 simplified gives 31/21
  6. So, 16/56 + 25/21 = 31/21
    In mixed form: 110/21

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