Add 42/70 and 75/16, Solve 42/70 + 4 11/16 as a fraction

Add 42/70 and 75/16

1^st number: 42/70, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

42/70 + 75/16 is 423/80.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
42/70 = 42 × 8/70 × 8 = 336/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
75/16 = 75 × 35/16 × 35 = 2625/560
Add the two like fractions:
336/560 + 2625/560 = 336 + 2625/560 = 2961/560
2961/560 simplified gives 423/80
So, 42/70 + 75/16 = 423/80
In mixed form: 523/80

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