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Add 16/36 and 28/42

16/36 + 28/42 is 10/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 42 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    16/36 = 16 × 7/36 × 7 = 112/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
    28/42 = 28 × 6/42 × 6 = 168/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/252 + 168/252 = 112 + 168/252 = 280/252
  5. 280/252 simplified gives 10/9
  6. So, 16/36 + 28/42 = 10/9
    In mixed form: 11/9

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