Add 1/42 and 4/16
1/42 + 4/16 is 23/84.
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,
1/42 = 1 × 8/42 × 8 = 8/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
4/16 = 4 × 21/16 × 21 = 84/336 - Add the two like fractions:
8/336 + 84/336 = 8 + 84/336 = 92/336 - 92/336 simplified gives 23/84
- So, 1/42 + 4/16 = 23/84
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