Add 7/21 and 75/16, Solve 7/21 + 4 11/16 as a fraction

Add 7/21 and 75/16

1^st number: 7/21, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

7/21 + 75/16 is 241/48.

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,
75/16 = 75 × 21/16 × 21 = 1575/336
Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 1575/336 = 112 + 1575/336 = 1687/336
1687/336 simplified gives 241/48
So, 7/21 + 75/16 = 241/48
In mixed form: 51/48

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