Add 49/16 and 1/21
1st number: 3 1/16, 2nd number: 1/21
49/16 + 1/21 is 1045/336.
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,
49/16 = 49 × 21/16 × 21 = 1029/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
1/21 = 1 × 16/21 × 16 = 16/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1029/336 + 16/336 = 1029 + 16/336 = 1045/336 - So, 49/16 + 1/21 = 1045/336
In mixed form: 337/336
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