Add 10/4 and 16/42
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 16/42
10/4 + 16/42 is 121/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
10/4 = 10 × 21/4 × 21 = 210/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
16/42 = 16 × 2/42 × 2 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 32/84 = 210 + 32/84 = 242/84 - 242/84 simplified gives 121/42
- So, 10/4 + 16/42 = 121/42
In mixed form: 237/42
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