Add 16/3 and 42/32
1st number: 5 1/3, 2nd number: 1 10/32
16/3 + 42/32 is 319/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 32 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 32 = 96,
16/3 = 16 × 32/3 × 32 = 512/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96 - Add the two like fractions:
512/96 + 126/96 = 512 + 126/96 = 638/96 - 638/96 simplified gives 319/48
- So, 16/3 + 42/32 = 319/48
In mixed form: 631/48
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