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Add 21/16 and 6/14

1st number: 1 5/16, 2nd number: 6/14

21/16 + 6/14 is 195/112.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    21/16 = 21 × 7/16 × 7 = 147/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    6/14 = 6 × 8/14 × 8 = 48/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/112 + 48/112 = 147 + 48/112 = 195/112
  5. So, 21/16 + 6/14 = 195/112
    In mixed form: 183/112

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