Add 42/35 and 3/16, Solve 1 7/35 + 3/16 as a fraction

Add 42/35 and 3/16

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 3/16

42/35 + 3/16 is 111/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 16 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
42/35 = 42 × 16/35 × 16 = 672/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
3/16 = 3 × 35/16 × 35 = 105/560
Add the two like fractions:
672/560 + 105/560 = 672 + 105/560 = 777/560
777/560 simplified gives 111/80
So, 42/35 + 3/16 = 111/80
In mixed form: 131/80

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