Add 45/16 and 60/42, Solve 2 13/16 + 1 18/42 as a fraction

Add 45/16 and 60/42

1^st number: 2 13/16, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

45/16 + 60/42 is 475/112.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
45/16 = 45 × 21/16 × 21 = 945/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
60/42 = 60 × 8/42 × 8 = 480/336
Add the two like fractions:
945/336 + 480/336 = 945 + 480/336 = 1425/336
1425/336 simplified gives 475/112
So, 45/16 + 60/42 = 475/112
In mixed form: 427/112

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