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Add 10/42 and 28/16

1st number: 10/42, 2nd number: 1 12/16

10/42 + 28/16 is 167/84.

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,
    28/16 = 28 × 21/16 × 21 = 588/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/336 + 588/336 = 80 + 588/336 = 668/336
  5. 668/336 simplified gives 167/84
  6. So, 10/42 + 28/16 = 167/84
    In mixed form: 183/84

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