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Add 3/21 and 30/16

1st number: 3/21, 2nd number: 1 14/16

3/21 + 30/16 is 113/56.

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,
    3/21 = 3 × 16/21 × 16 = 48/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    30/16 = 30 × 21/16 × 21 = 630/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/336 + 630/336 = 48 + 630/336 = 678/336
  5. 678/336 simplified gives 113/56
  6. So, 3/21 + 30/16 = 113/56
    In mixed form: 21/56

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