Add 14/16 and 4/42
14/16 + 4/42 is 163/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
4/42 = 4 × 8/42 × 8 = 32/336 - Add the two like fractions:
294/336 + 32/336 = 294 + 32/336 = 326/336 - 326/336 simplified gives 163/168
- So, 14/16 + 4/42 = 163/168
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