Add 16/30 and 8/42
16/30 + 8/42 is 76/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Add the two like fractions:
112/210 + 40/210 = 112 + 40/210 = 152/210 - 152/210 simplified gives 76/105
- So, 16/30 + 8/42 = 76/105
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