Add 5/42 and 16/56
5/42 + 16/56 is 17/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
5/42 = 5 × 4/42 × 4 = 20/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
16/56 = 16 × 3/56 × 3 = 48/168 - Add the two like fractions:
20/168 + 48/168 = 20 + 48/168 = 68/168 - 68/168 simplified gives 17/42
- So, 5/42 + 16/56 = 17/42
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