Add 24/16 and 18/63, Solve 1 8/16 + 18/63 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 18/63

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 18/63

24/16 + 18/63 is 25/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 63 is 1008

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 63 = 1008,
24/16 = 24 × 63/16 × 63 = 1512/1008
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
18/63 = 18 × 16/63 × 16 = 288/1008
Add the two like fractions:
1512/1008 + 288/1008 = 1512 + 288/1008 = 1800/1008
1800/1008 simplified gives 25/14
So, 24/16 + 18/63 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14

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