Add 42/28 and 16/3
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 5 1/3
42/28 + 16/3 is 41/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
16/3 = 16 × 28/3 × 28 = 448/84 - Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 448/84 = 126 + 448/84 = 574/84 - 574/84 simplified gives 41/6
- So, 42/28 + 16/3 = 41/6
In mixed form: 65/6
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