Add 3/4 and 16/42
3/4 + 16/42 is 95/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
3/4 = 3 × 21/4 × 21 = 63/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
16/42 = 16 × 2/42 × 2 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
63/84 + 32/84 = 63 + 32/84 = 95/84 - So, 3/4 + 16/42 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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