Add 32/2 and 3/42, Solve 16 0/2 + 3/42 as a fraction

Add 32/2 and 3/42

1^st number: 16 0/2, 2^nd number: 3/42

32/2 + 3/42 is 225/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
32/2 = 32 × 21/2 × 21 = 672/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
3/42 = 3 × 1/42 × 1 = 3/42
Add the two like fractions:
672/42 + 3/42 = 672 + 3/42 = 675/42
675/42 simplified gives 225/14
So, 32/2 + 3/42 = 225/14
In mixed form: 161/14

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