Add 16/48 and 2/42
16/48 + 2/42 is 8/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
16/48 = 16 × 7/48 × 7 = 112/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 16/336 = 112 + 16/336 = 128/336 - 128/336 simplified gives 8/21
- So, 16/48 + 2/42 = 8/21
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