Add 6/16 and 9/42
6/16 + 9/42 is 33/56.
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,
9/42 = 9 × 8/42 × 8 = 72/336 - Add the two like fractions:
126/336 + 72/336 = 126 + 72/336 = 198/336 - 198/336 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 6/16 + 9/42 = 33/56
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