Add 21/35 and 3/16
21/35 + 3/16 is 63/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
21/35 = 21 × 16/35 × 16 = 336/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560 - Add the two like fractions:
336/560 + 105/560 = 336 + 105/560 = 441/560 - 441/560 simplified gives 63/80
- So, 21/35 + 3/16 = 63/80
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