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Add 16/24 and 15/9

1st number: 16/24, 2nd number: 1 6/9

16/24 + 15/9 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
    16/24 = 16 × 3/24 × 3 = 48/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
    15/9 = 15 × 8/9 × 8 = 120/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/72 + 120/72 = 48 + 120/72 = 168/72
  5. 168/72 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 16/24 + 15/9 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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