Add 2/16 and 4/21
2/16 + 4/21 is 53/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
4/21 = 4 × 16/21 × 16 = 64/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 64/336 = 42 + 64/336 = 106/336 - 106/336 simplified gives 53/168
- So, 2/16 + 4/21 = 53/168
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