Add 8/3 and 16/42, Solve 2 2/3 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 16/42

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

8/3 + 16/42 is 64/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
8/3 = 8 × 14/3 × 14 = 112/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
16/42 = 16 × 1/42 × 1 = 16/42
Add the two like fractions:
112/42 + 16/42 = 112 + 16/42 = 128/42
128/42 simplified gives 64/21
So, 8/3 + 16/42 = 64/21
In mixed form: 31/21

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