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Add 16/28 and 14/42

16/28 + 14/42 is 19/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/84 + 28/84 = 48 + 28/84 = 76/84
  5. 76/84 simplified gives 19/21
  6. So, 16/28 + 14/42 = 19/21

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