Add 7/21 and 16/42
7/21 + 16/42 is 5/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
7/21 = 7 × 2/21 × 2 = 14/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
16/42 = 16 × 1/42 × 1 = 16/42 - Add the two like fractions:
14/42 + 16/42 = 14 + 16/42 = 30/42 - 30/42 simplified gives 5/7
- So, 7/21 + 16/42 = 5/7
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