Add 64/16 and 42/18
1st number: 4 0/16, 2nd number: 2 6/18
64/16 + 42/18 is 19/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 18 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
64/16 = 64 × 9/16 × 9 = 576/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
42/18 = 42 × 8/18 × 8 = 336/144 - Add the two like fractions:
576/144 + 336/144 = 576 + 336/144 = 912/144 - 912/144 simplified gives 19/3
- So, 64/16 + 42/18 = 19/3
In mixed form: 61/3
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