Add 5/16 and 12/21
5/16 + 12/21 is 99/112.
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,
5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
12/21 = 12 × 16/21 × 16 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
105/336 + 192/336 = 105 + 192/336 = 297/336 - 297/336 simplified gives 99/112
- So, 5/16 + 12/21 = 99/112
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