Add 42/56 and 16/3
1st number: 42/56, 2nd number: 5 1/3
42/56 + 16/3 is 73/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 3 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
16/3 = 16 × 56/3 × 56 = 896/168 - Add the two like fractions:
126/168 + 896/168 = 126 + 896/168 = 1022/168 - 1022/168 simplified gives 73/12
- So, 42/56 + 16/3 = 73/12
In mixed form: 61/12
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