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

Add 3/16 and 25/21

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

3/16 + 25/21 is 463/336.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
3/16 = 3 × 21/16 × 21 = 63/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
25/21 = 25 × 16/21 × 16 = 400/336
Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 400/336 = 63 + 400/336 = 463/336
So, 3/16 + 25/21 = 463/336
In mixed form: 1127/336

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