Add 12/8 and 16/42
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 16/42
12/8 + 16/42 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
12/8 = 12 × 21/8 × 21 = 252/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
16/42 = 16 × 4/42 × 4 = 64/168 - Add the two like fractions:
252/168 + 64/168 = 252 + 64/168 = 316/168 - 316/168 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 12/8 + 16/42 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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