Add 16/10 and 42/24
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 1 18/24
16/10 + 42/24 is 67/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
16/10 = 16 × 12/10 × 12 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 210/120 = 192 + 210/120 = 402/120 - 402/120 simplified gives 67/20
- So, 16/10 + 42/24 = 67/20
In mixed form: 37/20
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