Add 35/42 and 7/16, Solve 35/42 + 7/16 as a fraction

Add 35/42 and 7/16

35/42 + 7/16 is 61/48.

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,
35/42 = 35 × 8/42 × 8 = 280/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
7/16 = 7 × 21/16 × 21 = 147/336
Add the two like fractions:
280/336 + 147/336 = 280 + 147/336 = 427/336
427/336 simplified gives 61/48
So, 35/42 + 7/16 = 61/48
In mixed form: 113/48

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