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Add 36/42 and 4/16

36/42 + 4/16 is 31/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    36/42 = 36 × 8/42 × 8 = 288/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/336 + 84/336 = 288 + 84/336 = 372/336
  5. 372/336 simplified gives 31/28
  6. So, 36/42 + 4/16 = 31/28
    In mixed form: 13/28

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