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Add 21/28 and 16/10

1st number: 21/28, 2nd number: 1 6/10

21/28 + 16/10 is 47/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    21/28 = 21 × 5/28 × 5 = 105/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    16/10 = 16 × 14/10 × 14 = 224/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/140 + 224/140 = 105 + 224/140 = 329/140
  5. 329/140 simplified gives 47/20
  6. So, 21/28 + 16/10 = 47/20
    In mixed form: 27/20

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