Add 21/75 and 28/16, Solve 21/75 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 21/75 and 28/16

1^st number: 21/75, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

21/75 + 28/16 is 203/100.

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,
28/16 = 28 × 75/16 × 75 = 2100/1200
Add the two like fractions:
336/1200 + 2100/1200 = 336 + 2100/1200 = 2436/1200
2436/1200 simplified gives 203/100
So, 21/75 + 28/16 = 203/100
In mixed form: 23/100

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