Add 32/16 and 42/84
1st number: 2 0/16, 2nd number: 42/84
32/16 + 42/84 is 5/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 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 84 × 4 = 336,
42/84 = 42 × 4/84 × 4 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
672/336 + 168/336 = 672 + 168/336 = 840/336 - 840/336 simplified gives 5/2
- So, 32/16 + 42/84 = 5/2
In mixed form: 21/2
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