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Add 42/16 and 24/49

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 24/49

42/16 + 24/49 is 1221/392.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 49 is 784

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
    42/16 = 42 × 49/16 × 49 = 2058/784
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
    24/49 = 24 × 16/49 × 16 = 384/784
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/784 + 384/784 = 2058 + 384/784 = 2442/784
  5. 2442/784 simplified gives 1221/392
  6. So, 42/16 + 24/49 = 1221/392
    In mixed form: 345/392

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