Add 8/21 and 27/16, Solve 8/21 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 8/21 and 27/16

1^st number: 8/21, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

8/21 + 27/16 is 695/336.

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,
27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
Add the two like fractions:
128/336 + 567/336 = 128 + 567/336 = 695/336
So, 8/21 + 27/16 = 695/336
In mixed form: 223/336

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