Add 16/8 and 12/21
1st number: 2 0/8, 2nd number: 12/21
16/8 + 12/21 is 18/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
16/8 = 16 × 21/8 × 21 = 336/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
12/21 = 12 × 8/21 × 8 = 96/168 - Add the two like fractions:
336/168 + 96/168 = 336 + 96/168 = 432/168 - 432/168 simplified gives 18/7
- So, 16/8 + 12/21 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7
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