Add 2/16 and 27/42
2/16 + 27/42 is 43/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
27/42 = 27 × 8/42 × 8 = 216/336 - Add the two like fractions:
42/336 + 216/336 = 42 + 216/336 = 258/336 - 258/336 simplified gives 43/56
- So, 2/16 + 27/42 = 43/56
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