Add 72/16 and 28/42
1st number: 4 8/16, 2nd number: 28/42
72/16 + 28/42 is 31/6.
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,
72/16 = 72 × 21/16 × 21 = 1512/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
28/42 = 28 × 8/42 × 8 = 224/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/336 + 224/336 = 1512 + 224/336 = 1736/336 - 1736/336 simplified gives 31/6
- So, 72/16 + 28/42 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6
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