Add 12/42 and 2/16
12/42 + 2/16 is 23/56.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 8/42 × 8 = 96/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
96/336 + 42/336 = 96 + 42/336 = 138/336 - 138/336 simplified gives 23/56
- So, 12/42 + 2/16 = 23/56
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