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Add 21/14 and 30/16

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

21/14 + 30/16 is 27/8.

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,
    30/16 = 30 × 7/16 × 7 = 210/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/112 + 210/112 = 168 + 210/112 = 378/112
  5. 378/112 simplified gives 27/8
  6. So, 21/14 + 30/16 = 27/8
    In mixed form: 33/8

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