Add 2/42 and 16/72
2/42 + 16/72 is 17/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
2/42 = 2 × 12/42 × 12 = 24/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
16/72 = 16 × 7/72 × 7 = 112/504 - Add the two like fractions:
24/504 + 112/504 = 24 + 112/504 = 136/504 - 136/504 simplified gives 17/63
- So, 2/42 + 16/72 = 17/63
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