Add 16/10 and 42/80
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 42/80
16/10 + 42/80 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 80 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 8 = 80,
16/10 = 16 × 8/10 × 8 = 128/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
42/80 = 42 × 1/80 × 1 = 42/80 - Add the two like fractions:
128/80 + 42/80 = 128 + 42/80 = 170/80 - 170/80 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 16/10 + 42/80 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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