Add 9/42 and 16/49, Solve 9/42 + 16/49 as a fraction

Add 9/42 and 16/49

9/42 + 16/49 is 53/98.

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,
9/42 = 9 × 7/42 × 7 = 63/294
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
16/49 = 16 × 6/49 × 6 = 96/294
Add the two like fractions:
63/294 + 96/294 = 63 + 96/294 = 159/294
159/294 simplified gives 53/98
So, 9/42 + 16/49 = 53/98

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