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Add 45/42 and 27/16

1st number: 1 3/42, 2nd number: 1 11/16

45/42 + 27/16 is 309/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    45/42 = 45 × 8/42 × 8 = 360/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    27/16 = 27 × 21/16 × 21 = 567/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/336 + 567/336 = 360 + 567/336 = 927/336
  5. 927/336 simplified gives 309/112
  6. So, 45/42 + 27/16 = 309/112
    In mixed form: 285/112

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