Add 42/16 and 25/36, Solve 2 10/16 + 25/36 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 25/36

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 25/36

42/16 + 25/36 is 239/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 36 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
42/16 = 42 × 9/16 × 9 = 378/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
25/36 = 25 × 4/36 × 4 = 100/144
Add the two like fractions:
378/144 + 100/144 = 378 + 100/144 = 478/144
478/144 simplified gives 239/72
So, 42/16 + 25/36 = 239/72
In mixed form: 323/72

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