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Add 42/16 and 35/27

1st number: 2 10/16, 2nd number: 1 8/27

42/16 + 35/27 is 847/216.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 27 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
    42/16 = 42 × 27/16 × 27 = 1134/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
    35/27 = 35 × 16/27 × 16 = 560/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/432 + 560/432 = 1134 + 560/432 = 1694/432
  5. 1694/432 simplified gives 847/216
  6. So, 42/16 + 35/27 = 847/216
    In mixed form: 3199/216

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