Add 16/24 and 20/7
1st number: 16/24, 2nd number: 2 6/7
16/24 + 20/7 is 74/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 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 7 × 24 = 168,
20/7 = 20 × 24/7 × 24 = 480/168 - Add the two like fractions:
112/168 + 480/168 = 112 + 480/168 = 592/168 - 592/168 simplified gives 74/21
- So, 16/24 + 20/7 = 74/21
In mixed form: 311/21
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