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Add 42/4 and 42/16

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 2 10/16

42/4 + 42/16 is 105/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 16 is 16

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 16
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 4 = 16,
    42/4 = 42 × 4/4 × 4 = 168/16
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 1 = 16,
    42/16 = 42 × 1/16 × 1 = 42/16
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/16 + 42/16 = 168 + 42/16 = 210/16
  5. 210/16 simplified gives 105/8
  6. So, 42/4 + 42/16 = 105/8
    In mixed form: 131/8

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