Add 7/42 and 16/84
7/42 + 16/84 is 5/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
7/42 = 7 × 2/42 × 2 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
16/84 = 16 × 1/84 × 1 = 16/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 16/84 = 14 + 16/84 = 30/84 - 30/84 simplified gives 5/14
- So, 7/42 + 16/84 = 5/14
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