Add 60/42 and 16/5, Solve 1 18/42 + 3 1/5 as a fraction

Add 60/42 and 16/5

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 3 1/5

60/42 + 16/5 is 162/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
60/42 = 60 × 5/42 × 5 = 300/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
16/5 = 16 × 42/5 × 42 = 672/210
Add the two like fractions:
300/210 + 672/210 = 300 + 672/210 = 972/210
972/210 simplified gives 162/35
So, 60/42 + 16/5 = 162/35
In mixed form: 422/35

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