Add 16/5 and 42/56
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 42/56
16/5 + 42/56 is 79/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
16/5 = 16 × 56/5 × 56 = 896/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
42/56 = 42 × 5/56 × 5 = 210/280 - Add the two like fractions:
896/280 + 210/280 = 896 + 210/280 = 1106/280 - 1106/280 simplified gives 79/20
- So, 16/5 + 42/56 = 79/20
In mixed form: 319/20
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