Add 21/75 and 20/16, Solve 21/75 + 1 4/16 as a fraction

Add 21/75 and 20/16

1^st number: 21/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

21/75 + 20/16 is 153/100.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
21/75 = 21 × 16/75 × 16 = 336/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
20/16 = 20 × 75/16 × 75 = 1500/1200
Add the two like fractions:
336/1200 + 1500/1200 = 336 + 1500/1200 = 1836/1200
1836/1200 simplified gives 153/100
So, 21/75 + 20/16 = 153/100
In mixed form: 153/100

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