Add 42/4 and 16/42, Solve 10 2/4 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 42/4 and 16/42

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 16/42

42/4 + 16/42 is 457/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
42/4 = 42 × 21/4 × 21 = 882/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
16/42 = 16 × 2/42 × 2 = 32/84
Add the two like fractions:
882/84 + 32/84 = 882 + 32/84 = 914/84
914/84 simplified gives 457/42
So, 42/4 + 16/42 = 457/42
In mixed form: 1037/42

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