Add 70/16 and 42/54, Solve 4 6/16 + 42/54 as a fraction

Add 70/16 and 42/54

1^st number: 4 6/16, 2^nd number: 42/54

70/16 + 42/54 is 371/72.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 54 is 432

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
70/16 = 70 × 27/16 × 27 = 1890/432
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432
Add the two like fractions:
1890/432 + 336/432 = 1890 + 336/432 = 2226/432
2226/432 simplified gives 371/72
So, 70/16 + 42/54 = 371/72
In mixed form: 511/72

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