Add 21/24 and 16/10, Solve 21/24 + 1 6/10 as a fraction

Add 21/24 and 16/10

1^st number: 21/24, 2^nd number: 1 6/10

21/24 + 16/10 is 99/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
16/10 = 16 × 12/10 × 12 = 192/120
Add the two like fractions:
105/120 + 192/120 = 105 + 192/120 = 297/120
297/120 simplified gives 99/40
So, 21/24 + 16/10 = 99/40
In mixed form: 219/40

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