Add 72/21 and 1/16
1st number: 3 9/21, 2nd number: 1/16
72/21 + 1/16 is 391/112.
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,
72/21 = 72 × 16/21 × 16 = 1152/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
1/16 = 1 × 21/16 × 21 = 21/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1152/336 + 21/336 = 1152 + 21/336 = 1173/336 - 1173/336 simplified gives 391/112
- So, 72/21 + 1/16 = 391/112
In mixed form: 355/112
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