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Add 16/32 and 42/9

1st number: 16/32, 2nd number: 4 6/9

16/32 + 42/9 is 31/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 9 is 288

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 9 = 288,
    16/32 = 16 × 9/32 × 9 = 144/288
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
    42/9 = 42 × 32/9 × 32 = 1344/288
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/288 + 1344/288 = 144 + 1344/288 = 1488/288
  5. 1488/288 simplified gives 31/6
  6. So, 16/32 + 42/9 = 31/6
    In mixed form: 51/6

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