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Add 27/16 and 70/21

1st number: 1 11/16, 2nd number: 3 7/21

27/16 + 70/21 is 241/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 21 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    70/21 = 70 × 16/21 × 16 = 1120/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    567/336 + 1120/336 = 567 + 1120/336 = 1687/336
  5. 1687/336 simplified gives 241/48
  6. So, 27/16 + 70/21 = 241/48
    In mixed form: 51/48

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