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Add 10/42 and 18/16

1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 1 2/16

10/42 + 18/16 is 229/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 16 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    10/42 = 10 × 8/42 × 8 = 80/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    18/16 = 18 × 21/16 × 21 = 378/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/336 + 378/336 = 80 + 378/336 = 458/336
  5. 458/336 simplified gives 229/168
  6. So, 10/42 + 18/16 = 229/168
    In mixed form: 161/168

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