Add 3/21 and 6/16
3/21 + 6/16 is 29/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
48/336 + 126/336 = 48 + 126/336 = 174/336 - 174/336 simplified gives 29/56
- So, 3/21 + 6/16 = 29/56
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