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Add 64/4 and 4/42

1st number: 16 0/4, 2nd number: 4/42

64/4 + 4/42 is 338/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    64/4 = 64 × 21/4 × 21 = 1344/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    4/42 = 4 × 2/42 × 2 = 8/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1344/84 + 8/84 = 1344 + 8/84 = 1352/84
  5. 1352/84 simplified gives 338/21
  6. So, 64/4 + 4/42 = 338/21
    In mixed form: 162/21

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