Add 42/16 and 40/75, Solve 2 10/16 + 40/75 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 40/75

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 40/75

42/16 + 40/75 is 379/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
42/16 = 42 × 75/16 × 75 = 3150/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
40/75 = 40 × 16/75 × 16 = 640/1200
Add the two like fractions:
3150/1200 + 640/1200 = 3150 + 640/1200 = 3790/1200
3790/1200 simplified gives 379/120
So, 42/16 + 40/75 = 379/120
In mixed form: 319/120

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