Add 21/7 and 21/16, Solve 3 0/7 + 1 5/16 as a fraction

Add 21/7 and 21/16

1^st number: 3 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

21/7 + 21/16 is 69/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
21/7 = 21 × 16/7 × 16 = 336/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
21/16 = 21 × 7/16 × 7 = 147/112
Add the two like fractions:
336/112 + 147/112 = 336 + 147/112 = 483/112
483/112 simplified gives 69/16
So, 21/7 + 21/16 = 69/16
In mixed form: 45/16

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