Add 96/42 and 4/16
1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 4/16
96/42 + 4/16 is 71/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
96/42 = 96 × 8/42 × 8 = 768/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
768/336 + 84/336 = 768 + 84/336 = 852/336 - 852/336 simplified gives 71/28
- So, 96/42 + 4/16 = 71/28
In mixed form: 215/28
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