Add 36/16 and 4/21, Solve 2 4/16 + 4/21 as a fraction

Add 36/16 and 4/21

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 4/21

36/16 + 4/21 is 205/84.

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,
36/16 = 36 × 21/16 × 21 = 756/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
4/21 = 4 × 16/21 × 16 = 64/336
Add the two like fractions:
756/336 + 64/336 = 756 + 64/336 = 820/336
820/336 simplified gives 205/84
So, 36/16 + 4/21 = 205/84
In mixed form: 237/84

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