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Add 5/42 and 16/56

5/42 + 16/56 is 17/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/168 + 48/168 = 20 + 48/168 = 68/168
  5. 68/168 simplified gives 17/42
  6. So, 5/42 + 16/56 = 17/42

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