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Add 8/3 and 16/21

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 16/21

8/3 + 16/21 is 24/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 21 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
    8/3 = 8 × 7/3 × 7 = 56/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
    16/21 = 16 × 1/21 × 1 = 16/21
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/21 + 16/21 = 56 + 16/21 = 72/21
  5. 72/21 simplified gives 24/7
  6. So, 8/3 + 16/21 = 24/7
    In mixed form: 33/7

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