Add 42/28 and 2/16
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 2/16
42/28 + 2/16 is 13/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
42/28 = 42 × 4/28 × 4 = 168/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
2/16 = 2 × 7/16 × 7 = 14/112 - Add the two like fractions:
168/112 + 14/112 = 168 + 14/112 = 182/112 - 182/112 simplified gives 13/8
- So, 42/28 + 2/16 = 13/8
In mixed form: 15/8
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