Add 16/9 and 16/42
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 16/42
16/9 + 16/42 is 136/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
16/9 = 16 × 14/9 × 14 = 224/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
16/42 = 16 × 3/42 × 3 = 48/126 - Add the two like fractions:
224/126 + 48/126 = 224 + 48/126 = 272/126 - 272/126 simplified gives 136/63
- So, 16/9 + 16/42 = 136/63
In mixed form: 210/63
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