Add 42/16 and 18/49, Solve 2 10/16 + 18/49 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 18/49

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 18/49

42/16 + 18/49 is 1173/392.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 49 is 784

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 784
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 49 = 784,
42/16 = 42 × 49/16 × 49 = 2058/784
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 16 = 784,
18/49 = 18 × 16/49 × 16 = 288/784
Add the two like fractions:
2058/784 + 288/784 = 2058 + 288/784 = 2346/784
2346/784 simplified gives 1173/392
So, 42/16 + 18/49 = 1173/392
In mixed form: 2389/392

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