Add 3/42 and 16/28
3/42 + 16/28 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
16/28 = 16 × 3/28 × 3 = 48/84 - Add the two like fractions:
6/84 + 48/84 = 6 + 48/84 = 54/84 - 54/84 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 3/42 + 16/28 = 9/14
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