Add 32/16 and 2/42
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 2/42
32/16 + 2/42 is 43/21.
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,
32/16 = 32 × 21/16 × 21 = 672/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Add the two like fractions:
672/336 + 16/336 = 672 + 16/336 = 688/336 - 688/336 simplified gives 43/21
- So, 32/16 + 2/42 = 43/21
In mixed form: 21/21
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