Add 64/16 and 42/84
1st number: 4 0/16, 2nd number: 42/84
64/16 + 42/84 is 9/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
64/16 = 64 × 21/16 × 21 = 1344/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
42/84 = 42 × 4/84 × 4 = 168/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/336 + 168/336 = 1344 + 168/336 = 1512/336 - 1512/336 simplified gives 9/2
- So, 64/16 + 42/84 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2
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