Add 24/16 and 12/21, Solve 1 8/16 + 12/21 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 12/21

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 12/21

24/16 + 12/21 is 29/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
24/16 = 24 × 21/16 × 21 = 504/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
12/21 = 12 × 16/21 × 16 = 192/336
Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 192/336 = 504 + 192/336 = 696/336
696/336 simplified gives 29/14
So, 24/16 + 12/21 = 29/14
In mixed form: 21/14

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