Add 32/16 and 3/42, Solve 2 0/16 + 3/42 as a fraction

Add 32/16 and 3/42

1^st number: 2 0/16, 2^nd number: 3/42

32/16 + 3/42 is 29/14.

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,
32/16 = 32 × 21/16 × 21 = 672/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336
Add the two like fractions:
672/336 + 24/336 = 672 + 24/336 = 696/336
696/336 simplified gives 29/14
So, 32/16 + 3/42 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14

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