Add 45/16 and 6/42
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 6/42
45/16 + 6/42 is 331/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
45/16 = 45 × 21/16 × 21 = 945/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
6/42 = 6 × 8/42 × 8 = 48/336 - Add the two like fractions:
945/336 + 48/336 = 945 + 48/336 = 993/336 - 993/336 simplified gives 331/112
- So, 45/16 + 6/42 = 331/112
In mixed form: 2107/112
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