Add 16/28 and 40/42
16/28 + 40/42 is 32/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
40/42 = 40 × 2/42 × 2 = 80/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 80/84 = 48 + 80/84 = 128/84 - 128/84 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 16/28 + 40/42 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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