Add 12/24 and 16/42
12/24 + 16/42 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
12/24 = 12 × 7/24 × 7 = 84/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
16/42 = 16 × 4/42 × 4 = 64/168 - Add the two like fractions:
84/168 + 64/168 = 84 + 64/168 = 148/168 - 148/168 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 12/24 + 16/42 = 37/42
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