Add 24/42 and 42/16
1st number: 24/42, 2nd number: 2 10/16
24/42 + 42/16 is 179/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
42/16 = 42 × 21/16 × 21 = 882/336 - Add the two like fractions:
192/336 + 882/336 = 192 + 882/336 = 1074/336 - 1074/336 simplified gives 179/56
- So, 24/42 + 42/16 = 179/56
In mixed form: 311/56
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