Add 3/16 and 54/42, Solve 3/16 + 1 12/42 as a fraction

Add 3/16 and 54/42

1^st number: 3/16, 2^nd number: 1 12/42

3/16 + 54/42 is 165/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
3/16 = 3 × 21/16 × 21 = 63/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
54/42 = 54 × 8/42 × 8 = 432/336
Add the two like fractions:
63/336 + 432/336 = 63 + 432/336 = 495/336
495/336 simplified gives 165/112
So, 3/16 + 54/42 = 165/112
In mixed form: 153/112

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