Add 10/42 and 84/16, Solve 10/42 + 5 4/16 as a fraction

Add 10/42 and 84/16

1^st number: 10/42, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

10/42 + 84/16 is 461/84.

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,
10/42 = 10 × 8/42 × 8 = 80/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
84/16 = 84 × 21/16 × 21 = 1764/336
Add the two like fractions:
80/336 + 1764/336 = 80 + 1764/336 = 1844/336
1844/336 simplified gives 461/84
So, 10/42 + 84/16 = 461/84
In mixed form: 541/84

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