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Add 42/16 and 49/9

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 5 4/9

42/16 + 49/9 is 581/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 9 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    42/16 = 42 × 9/16 × 9 = 378/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
    49/9 = 49 × 16/9 × 16 = 784/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/144 + 784/144 = 378 + 784/144 = 1162/144
  5. 1162/144 simplified gives 581/72
  6. So, 42/16 + 49/9 = 581/72
    In mixed form: 85/72

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