Add 16/4 and 1/42
1st number: 4 0/4, 2nd number: 1/42
16/4 + 1/42 is 169/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
16/4 = 16 × 21/4 × 21 = 336/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
1/42 = 1 × 2/42 × 2 = 2/84 - Add the two like fractions:
336/84 + 2/84 = 336 + 2/84 = 338/84 - 338/84 simplified gives 169/42
- So, 16/4 + 1/42 = 169/42
In mixed form: 41/42
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