Add 10/7 and 16/24
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 16/24
10/7 + 16/24 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/7 = 10 × 24/7 × 24 = 240/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Add the two like fractions:
240/168 + 112/168 = 240 + 112/168 = 352/168 - 352/168 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 10/7 + 16/24 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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