Add 16/2 and 42/4
1st number: 8 0/2, 2nd number: 10 2/4
16/2 + 42/4 is 37/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 4 is 4
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
16/2 = 16 × 2/2 × 2 = 32/4 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
42/4 = 42 × 1/4 × 1 = 42/4 - Add the two like fractions:
32/4 + 42/4 = 32 + 42/4 = 74/4 - 74/4 simplified gives 37/2
- So, 16/2 + 42/4 = 37/2
In mixed form: 181/2
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