Add 60/16 and 10/42
1st number: 3 12/16, 2nd number: 10/42
60/16 + 10/42 is 335/84.
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,
60/16 = 60 × 21/16 × 21 = 1260/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
10/42 = 10 × 8/42 × 8 = 80/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/336 + 80/336 = 1260 + 80/336 = 1340/336 - 1340/336 simplified gives 335/84
- So, 60/16 + 10/42 = 335/84
In mixed form: 383/84
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