Add 72/16 and 2/42, Solve 4 8/16 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 72/16 and 2/42

1^st number: 4 8/16, 2^nd number: 2/42

72/16 + 2/42 is 191/42.

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,
72/16 = 72 × 21/16 × 21 = 1512/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336
Add the two like fractions:
1512/336 + 16/336 = 1512 + 16/336 = 1528/336
1528/336 simplified gives 191/42
So, 72/16 + 2/42 = 191/42
In mixed form: 423/42

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