Add 16/24 and 20/42
16/24 + 20/42 is 8/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 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 42 × 4 = 168,
20/42 = 20 × 4/42 × 4 = 80/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 80/168 = 112 + 80/168 = 192/168 - 192/168 simplified gives 8/7
- So, 16/24 + 20/42 = 8/7
In mixed form: 11/7
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