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Add 16/28 and 42/6

1st number: 16/28, 2nd number: 7 0/6

16/28 + 42/6 is 53/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/84 + 588/84 = 48 + 588/84 = 636/84
  5. 636/84 simplified gives 53/7
  6. So, 16/28 + 42/6 = 53/7
    In mixed form: 74/7

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