Add 30/42 and 10/16
30/42 + 10/16 is 75/56.
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,
30/42 = 30 × 8/42 × 8 = 240/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336 - Add the two like fractions:
240/336 + 210/336 = 240 + 210/336 = 450/336 - 450/336 simplified gives 75/56
- So, 30/42 + 10/16 = 75/56
In mixed form: 119/56
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