Add 24/16 and 25/42
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 25/42
24/16 + 25/42 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
24/16 = 24 × 21/16 × 21 = 504/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336 - Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 200/336 = 504 + 200/336 = 704/336 - 704/336 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 24/16 + 25/42 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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