Add 16/6 and 21/72, Solve 2 4/6 + 21/72 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 21/72

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 21/72

16/6 + 21/72 is 71/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 72 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 12 = 72,
16/6 = 16 × 12/6 × 12 = 192/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
21/72 = 21 × 1/72 × 1 = 21/72
Add the two like fractions:
192/72 + 21/72 = 192 + 21/72 = 213/72
213/72 simplified gives 71/24
So, 16/6 + 21/72 = 71/24
In mixed form: 223/24

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