Add 24/16 and 42/9, Solve 1 8/16 + 4 6/9 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 42/9

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 4 6/9

24/16 + 42/9 is 37/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 9 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
24/16 = 24 × 9/16 × 9 = 216/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
42/9 = 42 × 16/9 × 16 = 672/144
Add the two like fractions:
216/144 + 672/144 = 216 + 672/144 = 888/144
888/144 simplified gives 37/6
So, 24/16 + 42/9 = 37/6
In mixed form: 61/6

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