Add 4/16 and 9/21
4/16 + 9/21 is 19/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
9/21 = 9 × 16/21 × 16 = 144/336 - Add the two like fractions:
84/336 + 144/336 = 84 + 144/336 = 228/336 - 228/336 simplified gives 19/28
- So, 4/16 + 9/21 = 19/28
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