Add 14/42 and 9/16
14/42 + 9/16 is 43/48.
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,
14/42 = 14 × 8/42 × 8 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 189/336 = 112 + 189/336 = 301/336 - 301/336 simplified gives 43/48
- So, 14/42 + 9/16 = 43/48
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