Add 25/21 and 35/16, Solve 1 4/21 + 2 3/16 as a fraction

Add 25/21 and 35/16

1^st number: 1 4/21, 2^nd number: 2 3/16

25/21 + 35/16 is 1135/336.

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,
35/16 = 35 × 21/16 × 21 = 735/336
Add the two like fractions:
400/336 + 735/336 = 400 + 735/336 = 1135/336
So, 25/21 + 35/16 = 1135/336
In mixed form: 3127/336

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