Add 2/35 and 16/42
2/35 + 16/42 is 46/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
2/35 = 2 × 6/35 × 6 = 12/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Add the two like fractions:
12/210 + 80/210 = 12 + 80/210 = 92/210 - 92/210 simplified gives 46/105
- So, 2/35 + 16/42 = 46/105
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