Add 16/42 and 2/48
16/42 + 2/48 is 71/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
16/42 = 16 × 8/42 × 8 = 128/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
2/48 = 2 × 7/48 × 7 = 14/336 - Add the two like fractions:
128/336 + 14/336 = 128 + 14/336 = 142/336 - 142/336 simplified gives 71/168
- So, 16/42 + 2/48 = 71/168
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