Add 56/16 and 98/42, Solve 3 8/16 + 2 14/42 as a fraction

Add 56/16 and 98/42

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 2 14/42

56/16 + 98/42 is 35/6.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
56/16 = 56 × 21/16 × 21 = 1176/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
98/42 = 98 × 8/42 × 8 = 784/336
Add the two like fractions:
1176/336 + 784/336 = 1176 + 784/336 = 1960/336
1960/336 simplified gives 35/6
So, 56/16 + 98/42 = 35/6
In mixed form: 55/6

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