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Add 21/14 and 20/16

1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 1 4/16

21/14 + 20/16 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    21/14 = 21 × 8/14 × 8 = 168/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    20/16 = 20 × 7/16 × 7 = 140/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/112 + 140/112 = 168 + 140/112 = 308/112
  5. 308/112 simplified gives 11/4
  6. So, 21/14 + 20/16 = 11/4
    In mixed form: 23/4

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