Add 42/9 and 4/16, Solve 4 6/9 + 4/16 as a fraction

Add 42/9 and 4/16

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 4/16

42/9 + 4/16 is 59/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
4/16 = 4 × 9/16 × 9 = 36/144
Add the two like fractions:
672/144 + 36/144 = 672 + 36/144 = 708/144
708/144 simplified gives 59/12
So, 42/9 + 4/16 = 59/12
In mixed form: 411/12

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