Add 75/21 and 5/16
1st number: 3 12/21, 2nd number: 5/16
75/21 + 5/16 is 435/112.
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,
75/21 = 75 × 16/21 × 16 = 1200/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1200/336 + 105/336 = 1200 + 105/336 = 1305/336 - 1305/336 simplified gives 435/112
- So, 75/21 + 5/16 = 435/112
In mixed form: 399/112
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