Add 8/21 and 16/28
8/21 + 16/28 is 20/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
8/21 = 8 × 4/21 × 4 = 32/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
32/84 + 48/84 = 32 + 48/84 = 80/84 - 80/84 simplified gives 20/21
- So, 8/21 + 16/28 = 20/21
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