Add 35/16 and 6/21
1st number: 2 3/16, 2nd number: 6/21
35/16 + 6/21 is 277/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/16 = 35 × 21/16 × 21 = 735/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
6/21 = 6 × 16/21 × 16 = 96/336 - Add the two like fractions:
735/336 + 96/336 = 735 + 96/336 = 831/336 - 831/336 simplified gives 277/112
- So, 35/16 + 6/21 = 277/112
In mixed form: 253/112
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