Add 2/21 and 36/16, Solve 2/21 + 2 4/16 as a fraction

Add 2/21 and 36/16

1^st number: 2/21, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

2/21 + 36/16 is 197/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
2/21 = 2 × 16/21 × 16 = 32/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
36/16 = 36 × 21/16 × 21 = 756/336
Add the two like fractions:
32/336 + 756/336 = 32 + 756/336 = 788/336
788/336 simplified gives 197/84
So, 2/21 + 36/16 = 197/84
In mixed form: 229/84

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