Add 16/18 and 40/42
16/18 + 40/42 is 116/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
40/42 = 40 × 3/42 × 3 = 120/126 - Add the two like fractions:
112/126 + 120/126 = 112 + 120/126 = 232/126 - 232/126 simplified gives 116/63
- So, 16/18 + 40/42 = 116/63
In mixed form: 153/63
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