Add 72/5 and 16/42, Solve 14 2/5 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 72/5 and 16/42

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 16/42

72/5 + 16/42 is 1552/105.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
16/42 = 16 × 5/42 × 5 = 80/210
Add the two like fractions:
3024/210 + 80/210 = 3024 + 80/210 = 3104/210
3104/210 simplified gives 1552/105
So, 72/5 + 16/42 = 1552/105
In mixed form: 1482/105

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