Add 30/16 and 2/42
1st number: 1 14/16, 2nd number: 2/42
30/16 + 2/42 is 323/168.
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,
30/16 = 30 × 21/16 × 21 = 630/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Add the two like fractions:
630/336 + 16/336 = 630 + 16/336 = 646/336 - 646/336 simplified gives 323/168
- So, 30/16 + 2/42 = 323/168
In mixed form: 1155/168
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