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Add 45/42 and 16/10

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 1 6/10

45/42 + 16/10 is 187/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    16/10 = 16 × 21/10 × 21 = 336/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/210 + 336/210 = 225 + 336/210 = 561/210
  5. 561/210 simplified gives 187/70
  6. So, 45/42 + 16/10 = 187/70
    In mixed form: 247/70

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