Add 42/16 and 9/32
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 9/32
42/16 + 9/32 is 93/32.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 32 is 32
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 32 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 2 = 32,
42/16 = 42 × 2/16 × 2 = 84/32 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 1 = 32,
9/32 = 9 × 1/32 × 1 = 9/32 - Add the two like fractions:
84/32 + 9/32 = 84 + 9/32 = 93/32 - So, 42/16 + 9/32 = 93/32
In mixed form: 229/32
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