Add 3/21 and 27/16, Solve 3/21 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 3/21 and 27/16

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

3/21 + 27/16 is 205/112.

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,
3/21 = 3 × 16/21 × 16 = 48/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
Add the two like fractions:
48/336 + 567/336 = 48 + 567/336 = 615/336
615/336 simplified gives 205/112
So, 3/21 + 27/16 = 205/112
In mixed form: 193/112

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