Add 6/42 and 16/49
6/42 + 16/49 is 23/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
6/42 = 6 × 7/42 × 7 = 42/294 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
16/49 = 16 × 6/49 × 6 = 96/294 - Add the two like fractions:
42/294 + 96/294 = 42 + 96/294 = 138/294 - 138/294 simplified gives 23/49
- So, 6/42 + 16/49 = 23/49
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