Add 15/42 and 7/16
15/42 + 7/16 is 89/112.
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,
15/42 = 15 × 8/42 × 8 = 120/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336 - Add the two like fractions:
120/336 + 147/336 = 120 + 147/336 = 267/336 - 267/336 simplified gives 89/112
- So, 15/42 + 7/16 = 89/112
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