Add 16/9 and 49/24
1st number: 1 7/9, 2nd number: 2 1/24
16/9 + 49/24 is 275/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
49/24 = 49 × 3/24 × 3 = 147/72 - Add the two like fractions:
128/72 + 147/72 = 128 + 147/72 = 275/72 - So, 16/9 + 49/24 = 275/72
In mixed form: 359/72
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