Add 50/16 and 4/42
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 4/42
50/16 + 4/42 is 541/168.
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,
50/16 = 50 × 21/16 × 21 = 1050/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
4/42 = 4 × 8/42 × 8 = 32/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/336 + 32/336 = 1050 + 32/336 = 1082/336 - 1082/336 simplified gives 541/168
- So, 50/16 + 4/42 = 541/168
In mixed form: 337/168
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