Add 36/10 and 16/42, Solve 3 6/10 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 36/10 and 16/42

1^st number: 3 6/10, 2^nd number: 16/42

36/10 + 16/42 is 418/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
36/10 = 36 × 21/10 × 21 = 756/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210
Add the two like fractions:
756/210 + 80/210 = 756 + 80/210 = 836/210
836/210 simplified gives 418/105
So, 36/10 + 16/42 = 418/105
In mixed form: 3103/105

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