Add 3/42 and 18/16, Solve 3/42 + 1 2/16 as a fraction

Add 3/42 and 18/16

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

3/42 + 18/16 is 67/56.

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,
3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
18/16 = 18 × 21/16 × 21 = 378/336
Add the two like fractions:
24/336 + 378/336 = 24 + 378/336 = 402/336
402/336 simplified gives 67/56
So, 3/42 + 18/16 = 67/56
In mixed form: 111/56

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