Add 27/21 and 3/16
1st number: 1 6/21, 2nd number: 3/16
27/21 + 3/16 is 165/112.
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,
27/21 = 27 × 16/21 × 16 = 432/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
3/16 = 3 × 21/16 × 21 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
432/336 + 63/336 = 432 + 63/336 = 495/336 - 495/336 simplified gives 165/112
- So, 27/21 + 3/16 = 165/112
In mixed form: 153/112
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