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Add 5/42 and 7/16

5/42 + 7/16 is 187/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    5/42 = 5 × 8/42 × 8 = 40/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/336 + 147/336 = 40 + 147/336 = 187/336
  5. So, 5/42 + 7/16 = 187/336

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