Add 6/10 and 16/42
6/10 + 16/42 is 103/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
6/10 = 6 × 21/10 × 21 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 80/210 = 126 + 80/210 = 206/210 - 206/210 simplified gives 103/105
- So, 6/10 + 16/42 = 103/105
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