Add 8/3 and 42/16
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 2 10/16
8/3 + 42/16 is 127/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
8/3 = 8 × 16/3 × 16 = 128/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48 - Add the two like fractions:
128/48 + 126/48 = 128 + 126/48 = 254/48 - 254/48 simplified gives 127/24
- So, 8/3 + 42/16 = 127/24
In mixed form: 57/24
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