Add 80/16 and 1/21, Solve 5 0/16 + 1/21 as a fraction

Add 80/16 and 1/21

1^st number: 5 0/16, 2^nd number: 1/21

80/16 + 1/21 is 106/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
80/16 = 80 × 21/16 × 21 = 1680/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
1/21 = 1 × 16/21 × 16 = 16/336
Add the two like fractions:
1680/336 + 16/336 = 1680 + 16/336 = 1696/336
1696/336 simplified gives 106/21
So, 80/16 + 1/21 = 106/21
In mixed form: 51/21

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