Add 20/7 and 16/24, Solve 2 6/7 + 16/24 as a fraction

Add 20/7 and 16/24

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 16/24

20/7 + 16/24 is 74/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
20/7 = 20 × 24/7 × 24 = 480/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
Add the two like fractions:
480/168 + 112/168 = 480 + 112/168 = 592/168
592/168 simplified gives 74/21
So, 20/7 + 16/24 = 74/21
In mixed form: 311/21

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