Add 3/24 and 16/7
1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 2 2/7
3/24 + 16/7 is 135/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
16/7 = 16 × 24/7 × 24 = 384/168 - Add the two like fractions:
21/168 + 384/168 = 21 + 384/168 = 405/168 - 405/168 simplified gives 135/56
- So, 3/24 + 16/7 = 135/56
In mixed form: 223/56
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