Add 7/21 and 3/16
7/21 + 3/16 is 25/48.
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,
7/21 = 7 × 16/21 × 16 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
3/16 = 3 × 21/16 × 21 = 63/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 63/336 = 112 + 63/336 = 175/336 - 175/336 simplified gives 25/48
- So, 7/21 + 3/16 = 25/48
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