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Add 1/42 and 10/16

1/42 + 10/16 is 109/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    1/42 = 1 × 8/42 × 8 = 8/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    10/16 = 10 × 21/16 × 21 = 210/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/336 + 210/336 = 8 + 210/336 = 218/336
  5. 218/336 simplified gives 109/168
  6. So, 1/42 + 10/16 = 109/168

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