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Add 16/24 and 9/7

1st number: 16/24, 2nd number: 1 2/7

16/24 + 9/7 is 41/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    9/7 = 9 × 24/7 × 24 = 216/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/168 + 216/168 = 112 + 216/168 = 328/168
  5. 328/168 simplified gives 41/21
  6. So, 16/24 + 9/7 = 41/21
    In mixed form: 120/21

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