Add 35/8 and 16/21
1st number: 4 3/8, 2nd number: 16/21
35/8 + 16/21 is 863/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
35/8 = 35 × 21/8 × 21 = 735/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
16/21 = 16 × 8/21 × 8 = 128/168 - Add the two like fractions:
735/168 + 128/168 = 735 + 128/168 = 863/168 - So, 35/8 + 16/21 = 863/168
In mixed form: 523/168
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