Add 16/42 and 15/35
16/42 + 15/35 is 17/21.
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,
15/35 = 15 × 6/35 × 6 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
80/210 + 90/210 = 80 + 90/210 = 170/210 - 170/210 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 16/42 + 15/35 = 17/21
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