Add 16/42 and 42/10
1st number: 16/42, 2nd number: 4 2/10
16/42 + 42/10 is 481/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
42/10 = 42 × 21/10 × 21 = 882/210 - Add the two like fractions:
80/210 + 882/210 = 80 + 882/210 = 962/210 - 962/210 simplified gives 481/105
- So, 16/42 + 42/10 = 481/105
In mixed form: 461/105
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