Add 45/28 and 16/42
1st number: 1 17/28, 2nd number: 16/42
45/28 + 16/42 is 167/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
16/42 = 16 × 2/42 × 2 = 32/84 - Add the two like fractions:
135/84 + 32/84 = 135 + 32/84 = 167/84 - So, 45/28 + 16/42 = 167/84
In mixed form: 183/84
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