Add 42/16 and 56/70, Solve 2 10/16 + 56/70 as a fraction

Add 42/16 and 56/70

1^st number: 2 10/16, 2^nd number: 56/70

42/16 + 56/70 is 137/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
42/16 = 42 × 35/16 × 35 = 1470/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
56/70 = 56 × 8/70 × 8 = 448/560
Add the two like fractions:
1470/560 + 448/560 = 1470 + 448/560 = 1918/560
1918/560 simplified gives 137/40
So, 42/16 + 56/70 = 137/40
In mixed form: 317/40

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