Add 3/16 and 24/42
3/16 + 24/42 is 85/112.
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,
3/16 = 3 × 21/16 × 21 = 63/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336 - Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 192/336 = 63 + 192/336 = 255/336 - 255/336 simplified gives 85/112
- So, 3/16 + 24/42 = 85/112
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