Add 24/16 and 45/84, Solve 1 8/16 + 45/84 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 45/84

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 45/84

24/16 + 45/84 is 57/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 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 84 × 4 = 336,
45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336
Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 180/336 = 504 + 180/336 = 684/336
684/336 simplified gives 57/28
So, 24/16 + 45/84 = 57/28
In mixed form: 21/28

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