Add 6/21 and 2/16
6/21 + 2/16 is 23/56.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 16/21 × 16 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
96/336 + 42/336 = 96 + 42/336 = 138/336 - 138/336 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 6/21 + 2/16 = 23/56
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