Add 24/16 and 2/42, Solve 1 8/16 + 2/42 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 2/42

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

24/16 + 2/42 is 65/42.

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,
2/42 = 2 × 8/42 × 8 = 16/336
Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 16/336 = 504 + 16/336 = 520/336
520/336 simplified gives 65/42
So, 24/16 + 2/42 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42

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