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Add 28/21 and 27/16

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

28/21 + 27/16 is 145/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    28/21 = 28 × 16/21 × 16 = 448/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/336 + 567/336 = 448 + 567/336 = 1015/336
  5. 1015/336 simplified gives 145/48
  6. So, 28/21 + 27/16 = 145/48
    In mixed form: 31/48

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