Answers

Add 84/75 and 42/16

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 2 10/16

84/75 + 42/16 is 749/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   84/75 = 84 × 16/75 × 16 = 1344/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   42/16 = 42 × 75/16 × 75 = 3150/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/1200 + 3150/1200 = 1344 + 3150/1200 = 4494/1200
5. 4494/1200 simplified gives 749/200
6. So, 84/75 + 42/16 = 749/200
   In mixed form: 3149/200

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related: ⁸⁴/₇₅+⁸⁴/₁₆ ⁸⁴/₇₅+⁴²/₃₂ ⁸⁴/₇₅+⁴²/₄₈ ⁸⁴/₇₅+⁴²/₈₀

Add Fractions Calculator