Add 42/16 and 7/18
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 7/18
42/16 + 7/18 is 217/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
42/16 = 42 × 9/16 × 9 = 378/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
7/18 = 7 × 8/18 × 8 = 56/144 - Add the two like fractions:
378/144 + 56/144 = 378 + 56/144 = 434/144 - 434/144 simplified gives 217/72
- So, 42/16 + 7/18 = 217/72
In mixed form: 31/72
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