Add 16/42 and 70/98
16/42 + 70/98 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 98 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
16/42 = 16 × 7/42 × 7 = 112/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 3 = 294,
70/98 = 70 × 3/98 × 3 = 210/294 - Add the two like fractions:
112/294 + 210/294 = 112 + 210/294 = 322/294 - 322/294 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 16/42 + 70/98 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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