Add 24/16 and 30/35, Solve 1 8/16 + 30/35 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 30/35

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 30/35

24/16 + 30/35 is 33/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 35 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
24/16 = 24 × 35/16 × 35 = 840/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
30/35 = 30 × 16/35 × 16 = 480/560
Add the two like fractions:
840/560 + 480/560 = 840 + 480/560 = 1320/560
1320/560 simplified gives 33/14
So, 24/16 + 30/35 = 33/14
In mixed form: 25/14

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