Add 10/16 and 21/42
10/16 + 21/42 is 9/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
21/42 = 21 × 8/42 × 8 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
210/336 + 168/336 = 210 + 168/336 = 378/336 - 378/336 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 10/16 + 21/42 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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