Add 16/42 and 10/56
16/42 + 10/56 is 47/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
16/42 = 16 × 4/42 × 4 = 64/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
10/56 = 10 × 3/56 × 3 = 30/168 - Add the two like fractions:
64/168 + 30/168 = 64 + 30/168 = 94/168 - 94/168 simplified gives 47/84
- So, 16/42 + 10/56 = 47/84
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