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Add 42/14 and 1/16

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1/16

42/14 + 1/16 is 49/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
    42/14 = 42 × 8/14 × 8 = 336/112
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
    1/16 = 1 × 7/16 × 7 = 7/112
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/112 + 7/112 = 336 + 7/112 = 343/112
  5. 343/112 simplified gives 49/16
  6. So, 42/14 + 1/16 = 49/16
    In mixed form: 31/16

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