Add 42/28 and 42/16, Solve 1 14/28 + 2 10/16 as a fraction

Add 42/28 and 42/16

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

42/28 + 42/16 is 33/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
42/28 = 42 × 4/28 × 4 = 168/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
42/16 = 42 × 7/16 × 7 = 294/112
Add the two like fractions:
168/112 + 294/112 = 168 + 294/112 = 462/112
462/112 simplified gives 33/8
So, 42/28 + 42/16 = 33/8
In mixed form: 41/8

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