Add 16/42 and 1/35
16/42 + 1/35 is 43/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
1/35 = 1 × 6/35 × 6 = 6/210 - Add the two like fractions:
80/210 + 6/210 = 80 + 6/210 = 86/210 - 86/210 simplified gives 43/105
- So, 16/42 + 1/35 = 43/105
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