Add 36/21 and 7/16
1st number: 1 15/21, 2nd number: 7/16
36/21 + 7/16 is 241/112.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336 - Add the two like fractions:
576/336 + 147/336 = 576 + 147/336 = 723/336 - 723/336 simplified gives 241/112
- So, 36/21 + 7/16 = 241/112
In mixed form: 217/112
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