Add 7/16 and 5/21
7/16 + 5/21 is 227/336.
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,
7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
5/21 = 5 × 16/21 × 16 = 80/336 - Add the two like fractions:
147/336 + 80/336 = 147 + 80/336 = 227/336 - So, 7/16 + 5/21 = 227/336
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