Add 35/21 and 10/16, Solve 1 14/21 + 10/16 as a fraction

Add 35/21 and 10/16

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 10/16

35/21 + 10/16 is 55/24.

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,
35/21 = 35 × 16/21 × 16 = 560/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336
Add the two like fractions:
560/336 + 210/336 = 560 + 210/336 = 770/336
770/336 simplified gives 55/24
So, 35/21 + 10/16 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24

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