Add 32/42 and 5/16
32/42 + 5/16 is 361/336.
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,
32/42 = 32 × 8/42 × 8 = 256/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336 - Add the two like fractions:
256/336 + 105/336 = 256 + 105/336 = 361/336 - So, 32/42 + 5/16 = 361/336
In mixed form: 125/336
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