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Add 24/16 and 15/18

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 15/18

24/16 + 15/18 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 18 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
    24/16 = 24 × 9/16 × 9 = 216/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
    15/18 = 15 × 8/18 × 8 = 120/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/144 + 120/144 = 216 + 120/144 = 336/144
  5. 336/144 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 24/16 + 15/18 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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