Add 16/42 and 2/56
16/42 + 2/56 is 5/12.
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,
2/56 = 2 × 3/56 × 3 = 6/168 - Add the two like fractions:
64/168 + 6/168 = 64 + 6/168 = 70/168 - 70/168 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 16/42 + 2/56 = 5/12
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