Add 45/42 and 2/16, Solve 1 3/42 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 45/42 and 2/16

1^st number: 1 3/42, 2^nd number: 2/16

45/42 + 2/16 is 67/56.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
45/42 = 45 × 8/42 × 8 = 360/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336
Add the two like fractions:
360/336 + 42/336 = 360 + 42/336 = 402/336
402/336 simplified gives 67/56
So, 45/42 + 2/16 = 67/56
In mixed form: 111/56

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