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Add 16/18 and 42/3

1st number: 16/18, 2nd number: 14 0/3

16/18 + 42/3 is 134/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 3 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    16/18 = 16 × 1/18 × 1 = 16/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
    42/3 = 42 × 6/3 × 6 = 252/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/18 + 252/18 = 16 + 252/18 = 268/18
  5. 268/18 simplified gives 134/9
  6. So, 16/18 + 42/3 = 134/9
    In mixed form: 148/9

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