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Add 16/42 and 28/32

16/42 + 28/32 is 211/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    16/42 = 16 × 16/42 × 16 = 256/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    28/32 = 28 × 21/32 × 21 = 588/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    256/672 + 588/672 = 256 + 588/672 = 844/672
  5. 844/672 simplified gives 211/168
  6. So, 16/42 + 28/32 = 211/168
    In mixed form: 143/168

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