Add 16/42 and 18/36
16/42 + 18/36 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
16/42 = 16 × 6/42 × 6 = 96/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
18/36 = 18 × 7/36 × 7 = 126/252 - Add the two like fractions:
96/252 + 126/252 = 96 + 126/252 = 222/252 - 222/252 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 16/42 + 18/36 = 37/42
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