Add 25/42 and 2/16
25/42 + 2/16 is 121/168.
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,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336 - Add the two like fractions:
200/336 + 42/336 = 200 + 42/336 = 242/336 - 242/336 simplified gives 121/168
- So, 25/42 + 2/16 = 121/168
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