Add 16/42 and 14/15
16/42 + 14/15 is 46/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 15 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 15 × 14 = 210,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
80/210 + 196/210 = 80 + 196/210 = 276/210 - 276/210 simplified gives 46/35
- So, 16/42 + 14/15 = 46/35
In mixed form: 111/35
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