Add 24/14 and 12/16, Solve 1 10/14 + 12/16 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 12/16

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 12/16

24/14 + 12/16 is 69/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 16 is 112

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 8 = 112,
24/14 = 24 × 8/14 × 8 = 192/112
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
12/16 = 12 × 7/16 × 7 = 84/112
Add the two like fractions:
192/112 + 84/112 = 192 + 84/112 = 276/112
276/112 simplified gives 69/28
So, 24/14 + 12/16 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28

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