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Add 21/18 and 3/16

1st number: 1 3/18, 2nd number: 3/16

21/18 + 3/16 is 65/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 16 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    21/18 = 21 × 8/18 × 8 = 168/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    3/16 = 3 × 9/16 × 9 = 27/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/144 + 27/144 = 168 + 27/144 = 195/144
  5. 195/144 simplified gives 65/48
  6. So, 21/18 + 3/16 = 65/48
    In mixed form: 117/48

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