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Add 8/16 and 42/36

1st number: 8/16, 2nd number: 1 6/36

8/16 + 42/36 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    8/16 = 8 × 9/16 × 9 = 72/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    42/36 = 42 × 4/36 × 4 = 168/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/144 + 168/144 = 72 + 168/144 = 240/144
  5. 240/144 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 8/16 + 42/36 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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