Add 16/24 and 7/8
16/24 + 7/8 is 37/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 8 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
7/8 = 7 × 3/8 × 3 = 21/24 - Add the two like fractions:
16/24 + 21/24 = 16 + 21/24 = 37/24 - So, 16/24 + 7/8 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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