Add 24/16 and 15/42, Solve 1 8/16 + 15/42 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 15/42

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 15/42

24/16 + 15/42 is 13/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 42 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 42 × 8 = 336,
15/42 = 15 × 8/42 × 8 = 120/336
Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 120/336 = 504 + 120/336 = 624/336
624/336 simplified gives 13/7
So, 24/16 + 15/42 = 13/7
In mixed form: 16/7

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