Add 5/42 and 12/16
5/42 + 12/16 is 73/84.
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,
5/42 = 5 × 8/42 × 8 = 40/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
12/16 = 12 × 21/16 × 21 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
40/336 + 252/336 = 40 + 252/336 = 292/336 - 292/336 simplified gives 73/84
- So, 5/42 + 12/16 = 73/84
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