Add 28/7 and 40/24, Solve 4 0/7 + 1 16/24 as a fraction

Add 28/7 and 40/24

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

28/7 + 40/24 is 17/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
28/7 = 28 × 24/7 × 24 = 672/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
Add the two like fractions:
672/168 + 280/168 = 672 + 280/168 = 952/168
952/168 simplified gives 17/3
So, 28/7 + 40/24 = 17/3
In mixed form: 52/3

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