Add 42/16 and 9/21
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 9/21
42/16 + 9/21 is 171/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 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 21 × 16 = 336,
9/21 = 9 × 16/21 × 16 = 144/336 - Add the two like fractions:
882/336 + 144/336 = 882 + 144/336 = 1026/336 - 1026/336 simplified gives 171/56
- So, 42/16 + 9/21 = 171/56
In mixed form: 33/56
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