Add 42/16 and 6/14
1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 6/14
42/16 + 6/14 is 171/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
6/14 = 6 × 8/14 × 8 = 48/112 - Add the two like fractions:
294/112 + 48/112 = 294 + 48/112 = 342/112 - 342/112 simplified gives 171/56
- So, 42/16 + 6/14 = 171/56
In mixed form: 33/56
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