Add 36/16 and 25/42
1st number: 2 4/16, 2nd number: 25/42
36/16 + 25/42 is 239/84.
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,
36/16 = 36 × 21/16 × 21 = 756/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336 - Add the two like fractions:
756/336 + 200/336 = 756 + 200/336 = 956/336 - 956/336 simplified gives 239/84
- So, 36/16 + 25/42 = 239/84
In mixed form: 271/84
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