Add 25/16 and 7/42
1st number: 1 9/16, 2nd number: 7/42
25/16 + 7/42 is 83/48.
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,
25/16 = 25 × 21/16 × 21 = 525/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
7/42 = 7 × 8/42 × 8 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
525/336 + 56/336 = 525 + 56/336 = 581/336 - 581/336 simplified gives 83/48
- So, 25/16 + 7/42 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48
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