Add 16/48 and 3/42
16/48 + 3/42 is 17/42.
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,
3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336 - Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 24/336 = 112 + 24/336 = 136/336 - 136/336 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 16/48 + 3/42 = 17/42
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