Add 70/21 and 5/16, Solve 3 7/21 + 5/16 as a fraction

Add 70/21 and 5/16

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 5/16

70/21 + 5/16 is 175/48.

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,
5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336
Add the two like fractions:
1120/336 + 105/336 = 1120 + 105/336 = 1225/336
1225/336 simplified gives 175/48
So, 70/21 + 5/16 = 175/48
In mixed form: 331/48

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