Add 4/16 and 8/42
4/16 + 8/42 is 37/84.
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,
4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
8/42 = 8 × 8/42 × 8 = 64/336 - Add the two like fractions:
84/336 + 64/336 = 84 + 64/336 = 148/336 - 148/336 simplified gives 37/84
- So, 4/16 + 8/42 = 37/84
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