Add 42/16 and 18/7, Solve 2 10/16 + 2 4/7 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 18/7

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 2 4/7

42/16 + 18/7 is 291/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 7 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 7 × 16 = 112,
18/7 = 18 × 16/7 × 16 = 288/112
Add the two like fractions:
294/112 + 288/112 = 294 + 288/112 = 582/112
582/112 simplified gives 291/56
So, 42/16 + 18/7 = 291/56
In mixed form: 511/56

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