Add 9/16 and 12/21
9/16 + 12/21 is 127/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
12/21 = 12 × 16/21 × 16 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 192/336 = 189 + 192/336 = 381/336 - 381/336 simplified gives 127/112
- So, 9/16 + 12/21 = 127/112
In mixed form: 115/112
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