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Add 56/21 and 7/16

1st number: 2 14/21, 2nd number: 7/16

56/21 + 7/16 is 149/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
    56/21 = 56 × 16/21 × 16 = 896/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    896/336 + 147/336 = 896 + 147/336 = 1043/336
  5. 1043/336 simplified gives 149/48
  6. So, 56/21 + 7/16 = 149/48
    In mixed form: 35/48

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