Add 42/16 and 25/84
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 25/84
42/16 + 25/84 is 491/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
42/16 = 42 × 21/16 × 21 = 882/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
25/84 = 25 × 4/84 × 4 = 100/336 - Add the two like fractions:
882/336 + 100/336 = 882 + 100/336 = 982/336 - 982/336 simplified gives 491/168
- So, 42/16 + 25/84 = 491/168
In mixed form: 2155/168
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