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Add 16/42 and 27/49

16/42 + 27/49 is 137/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    16/42 = 16 × 7/42 × 7 = 112/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    27/49 = 27 × 6/49 × 6 = 162/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/294 + 162/294 = 112 + 162/294 = 274/294
  5. 274/294 simplified gives 137/147
  6. So, 16/42 + 27/49 = 137/147

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