Add 42/16 and 10/14, Solve 2 10/16 + 10/14 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 10/14

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 10/14

42/16 + 10/14 is 187/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 14 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
10/14 = 10 × 8/14 × 8 = 80/112
Add the two like fractions:
294/112 + 80/112 = 294 + 80/112 = 374/112
374/112 simplified gives 187/56
So, 42/16 + 10/14 = 187/56
In mixed form: 319/56

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