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Add 16/56 and 5/21

16/56 + 5/21 is 11/21.

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,
    5/21 = 5 × 8/21 × 8 = 40/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/168 + 40/168 = 48 + 40/168 = 88/168
  5. 88/168 simplified gives 11/21
  6. So, 16/56 + 5/21 = 11/21

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