Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 5/16 and 3/42

5/16 + 3/42 is 43/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    5/16 = 5 × 21/16 × 21 = 105/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/336 + 24/336 = 105 + 24/336 = 129/336
  5. 129/336 simplified gives 43/112
  6. So, 5/16 + 3/42 = 43/112

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com