Add 8/21 and 12/16
8/21 + 12/16 is 95/84.
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,
8/21 = 8 × 16/21 × 16 = 128/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
12/16 = 12 × 21/16 × 21 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
128/336 + 252/336 = 128 + 252/336 = 380/336 - 380/336 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 8/21 + 12/16 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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