Add 72/28 and 3/42, Solve 2 16/28 + 3/42 as a fraction

Add 72/28 and 3/42

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 3/42

72/28 + 3/42 is 37/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 42 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
72/28 = 72 × 3/28 × 3 = 216/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
3/42 = 3 × 2/42 × 2 = 6/84
Add the two like fractions:
216/84 + 6/84 = 216 + 6/84 = 222/84
222/84 simplified gives 37/14
So, 72/28 + 3/42 = 37/14
In mixed form: 29/14

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