Add 49/42 and 15/16, Solve 1 7/42 + 15/16 as a fraction

Add 49/42 and 15/16

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 15/16

49/42 + 15/16 is 101/48.

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,
49/42 = 49 × 8/42 × 8 = 392/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
15/16 = 15 × 21/16 × 21 = 315/336
Add the two like fractions:
392/336 + 315/336 = 392 + 315/336 = 707/336
707/336 simplified gives 101/48
So, 49/42 + 15/16 = 101/48
In mixed form: 25/48

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