Add 9/16 and 7/42
9/16 + 7/42 is 35/48.
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,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
7/42 = 7 × 8/42 × 8 = 56/336 - Add the two like fractions:
189/336 + 56/336 = 189 + 56/336 = 245/336 - 245/336 simplified gives 35/48
- So, 9/16 + 7/42 = 35/48
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