Add 2/16 and 63/21
1st number: 2/16, 2nd number: 3 0/21
2/16 + 63/21 is 25/8.
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,
63/21 = 63 × 16/21 × 16 = 1008/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 1008/336 = 42 + 1008/336 = 1050/336 - 1050/336 simplified gives 25/8
- So, 2/16 + 63/21 = 25/8
In mixed form: 31/8
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