Add 81/42 and 16/10
1st number: 1 39/42, 2nd number: 1 6/10
81/42 + 16/10 is 247/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
81/42 = 81 × 5/42 × 5 = 405/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
16/10 = 16 × 21/10 × 21 = 336/210 - Add the two like fractions:
405/210 + 336/210 = 405 + 336/210 = 741/210 - 741/210 simplified gives 247/70
- So, 81/42 + 16/10 = 247/70
In mixed form: 337/70
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