Add 25/21 and 15/16
1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 15/16
25/21 + 15/16 is 715/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
25/21 = 25 × 16/21 × 16 = 400/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336 - Add the two like fractions:
400/336 + 315/336 = 400 + 315/336 = 715/336 - So, 25/21 + 15/16 = 715/336
In mixed form: 243/336
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