Add 6/16 and 25/42
6/16 + 25/42 is 163/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
6/16 = 6 × 21/16 × 21 = 126/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
25/42 = 25 × 8/42 × 8 = 200/336 - Add the two like fractions:
126/336 + 200/336 = 126 + 200/336 = 326/336 - 326/336 simplified gives 163/168
- So, 6/16 + 25/42 = 163/168
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