Add 16/10 and 5/42
1st number: 1 6/10, 2nd number: 5/42
16/10 + 5/42 is 361/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
16/10 = 16 × 21/10 × 21 = 336/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210 - Add the two like fractions:
336/210 + 25/210 = 336 + 25/210 = 361/210 - So, 16/10 + 5/42 = 361/210
In mixed form: 1151/210
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