Add 6/42 and 12/16
6/42 + 12/16 is 25/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
6/42 = 6 × 8/42 × 8 = 48/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
12/16 = 12 × 21/16 × 21 = 252/336 - Add the two like fractions:
48/336 + 252/336 = 48 + 252/336 = 300/336 - 300/336 simplified gives 25/28
- So, 6/42 + 12/16 = 25/28
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