Add 14/42 and 27/16, Solve 14/42 + 1 11/16 as a fraction

Add 14/42 and 27/16

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

14/42 + 27/16 is 97/48.

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,
14/42 = 14 × 8/42 × 8 = 112/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
Add the two like fractions:
112/336 + 567/336 = 112 + 567/336 = 679/336
679/336 simplified gives 97/48
So, 14/42 + 27/16 = 97/48
In mixed form: 21/48

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