Add 36/21 and 2/16
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 2/16
36/21 + 2/16 is 103/56.
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,
36/21 = 36 × 16/21 × 16 = 576/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
576/336 + 42/336 = 576 + 42/336 = 618/336 - 618/336 simplified gives 103/56
- So, 36/21 + 2/16 = 103/56
In mixed form: 147/56
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