Add 70/21 and 27/16, Solve 3 7/21 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 70/21 and 27/16

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

70/21 + 27/16 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,
70/21 = 70 × 16/21 × 16 = 1120/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
Add the two like fractions:
1120/336 + 567/336 = 1120 + 567/336 = 1687/336
1687/336 simplified gives 241/48
So, 70/21 + 27/16 = 241/48
In mixed form: 51/48

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