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Add 16/12 and 21/24

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 21/24

16/12 + 21/24 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 24 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   16/12 = 16 × 2/12 × 2 = 32/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
   21/24 = 21 × 1/24 × 1 = 21/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/24 + 21/24 = 32 + 21/24 = 53/24
5. So, 16/12 + 21/24 = 53/24
   In mixed form: 25/24

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