Add 40/21 and 6/16
1st number: 1 19/21, 2nd number: 6/16
40/21 + 6/16 is 383/168.
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,
40/21 = 40 × 16/21 × 16 = 640/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Add the two like fractions:
640/336 + 126/336 = 640 + 126/336 = 766/336 - 766/336 simplified gives 383/168
- So, 40/21 + 6/16 = 383/168
In mixed form: 247/168
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