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Add 10/42 and 16/72

10/42 + 16/72 is 29/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
    10/42 = 10 × 12/42 × 12 = 120/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/504 + 112/504 = 120 + 112/504 = 232/504
  5. 232/504 simplified gives 29/63
  6. So, 10/42 + 16/72 = 29/63

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