Add 40/16 and 2/42
1st number: 2 8/16, 2nd number: 2/42
40/16 + 2/42 is 107/42.
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,
40/16 = 40 × 21/16 × 21 = 840/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Add the two like fractions:
840/336 + 16/336 = 840 + 16/336 = 856/336 - 856/336 simplified gives 107/42
- So, 40/16 + 2/42 = 107/42
In mixed form: 223/42
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