Add 45/24 and 16/42
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 16/42
45/24 + 16/42 is 379/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
16/42 = 16 × 4/42 × 4 = 64/168 - Add the two like fractions:
315/168 + 64/168 = 315 + 64/168 = 379/168 - So, 45/24 + 16/42 = 379/168
In mixed form: 243/168
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