Add 42/56 and 5/16
42/56 + 5/16 is 17/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 2 = 112,
42/56 = 42 × 2/56 × 2 = 84/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
5/16 = 5 × 7/16 × 7 = 35/112 - Add the two like fractions:
84/112 + 35/112 = 84 + 35/112 = 119/112 - 119/112 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 42/56 + 5/16 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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