Add 49/42 and 9/16, Solve 1 7/42 + 9/16 as a fraction

Add 49/42 and 9/16

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 9/16

49/42 + 9/16 is 83/48.

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,
9/16 = 9 × 21/16 × 21 = 189/336
Add the two like fractions:
392/336 + 189/336 = 392 + 189/336 = 581/336
581/336 simplified gives 83/48
So, 49/42 + 9/16 = 83/48
In mixed form: 135/48

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