Add 16/24 and 15/21
16/24 + 15/21 is 29/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 21 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
15/21 = 15 × 8/21 × 8 = 120/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 120/168 = 112 + 120/168 = 232/168 - 232/168 simplified gives 29/21
- So, 16/24 + 15/21 = 29/21
In mixed form: 18/21
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