Add 16/6 and 42/40, Solve 2 4/6 + 1 2/40 as a fraction

Add 16/6 and 42/40

1^st number: 2 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

16/6 + 42/40 is 223/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
16/6 = 16 × 20/6 × 20 = 320/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
Add the two like fractions:
320/120 + 126/120 = 320 + 126/120 = 446/120
446/120 simplified gives 223/60
So, 16/6 + 42/40 = 223/60
In mixed form: 343/60

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