Add 42/16 and 8/12
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 8/12
42/16 + 8/12 is 79/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
8/12 = 8 × 4/12 × 4 = 32/48 - Add the two like fractions:
126/48 + 32/48 = 126 + 32/48 = 158/48 - 158/48 simplified gives 79/24
- So, 42/16 + 8/12 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24
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