Add 24/42 and 5/16
24/42 + 5/16 is 99/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336 - Add the two like fractions:
192/336 + 105/336 = 192 + 105/336 = 297/336 - 297/336 simplified gives 99/112
- So, 24/42 + 5/16 = 99/112
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