Add 9/42 and 14/16
9/42 + 14/16 is 61/56.
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,
9/42 = 9 × 8/42 × 8 = 72/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
14/16 = 14 × 21/16 × 21 = 294/336 - Add the two like fractions:
72/336 + 294/336 = 72 + 294/336 = 366/336 - 366/336 simplified gives 61/56
- So, 9/42 + 14/16 = 61/56
In mixed form: 15/56
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