Add 42/16 and 15/12, Solve 2 10/16 + 1 3/12 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 15/12

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 1 3/12

42/16 + 15/12 is 31/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 12 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
42/16 = 42 × 3/16 × 3 = 126/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
15/12 = 15 × 4/12 × 4 = 60/48
Add the two like fractions:
126/48 + 60/48 = 126 + 60/48 = 186/48
186/48 simplified gives 31/8
So, 42/16 + 15/12 = 31/8
In mixed form: 37/8

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