Add 16/35 and 49/24, Solve 16/35 + 2 1/24 as a fraction

Add 16/35 and 49/24

1^st number: 16/35, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

16/35 + 49/24 is 2099/840.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 24 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
16/35 = 16 × 24/35 × 24 = 384/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
49/24 = 49 × 35/24 × 35 = 1715/840
Add the two like fractions:
384/840 + 1715/840 = 384 + 1715/840 = 2099/840
So, 16/35 + 49/24 = 2099/840
In mixed form: 2419/840

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