Add 2/3 and 42/16, Solve 2/3 + 2 10/16 as a fraction

Add 2/3 and 42/16

1^st number: 2/3, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

2/3 + 42/16 is 79/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
2/3 = 2 × 16/3 × 16 = 32/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
Add the two like fractions:
32/48 + 126/48 = 32 + 126/48 = 158/48
158/48 simplified gives 79/24
So, 2/3 + 42/16 = 79/24
In mixed form: 37/24

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