Add 24/14 and 84/16, Solve 1 10/14 + 5 4/16 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 84/16

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 5 4/16

24/14 + 84/16 is 195/28.

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,
84/16 = 84 × 7/16 × 7 = 588/112
Add the two like fractions:
192/112 + 588/112 = 192 + 588/112 = 780/112
780/112 simplified gives 195/28
So, 24/14 + 84/16 = 195/28
In mixed form: 627/28

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