Add 3/21 and 16/28
3/21 + 16/28 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
3/21 = 3 × 4/21 × 4 = 12/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
12/84 + 48/84 = 12 + 48/84 = 60/84 - 60/84 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 3/21 + 16/28 = 5/7
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