Add 72/42 and 16/18, Solve 1 30/42 + 16/18 as a fraction

Add 72/42 and 16/18

1^st number: 1 30/42, 2^nd number: 16/18

72/42 + 16/18 is 164/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
72/42 = 72 × 3/42 × 3 = 216/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
16/18 = 16 × 7/18 × 7 = 112/126
Add the two like fractions:
216/126 + 112/126 = 216 + 112/126 = 328/126
328/126 simplified gives 164/63
So, 72/42 + 16/18 = 164/63
In mixed form: 238/63

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