Add 24/16 and 5/84, Solve 1 8/16 + 5/84 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 5/84

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 5/84

24/16 + 5/84 is 131/84.

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,
5/84 = 5 × 4/84 × 4 = 20/336
Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 20/336 = 504 + 20/336 = 524/336
524/336 simplified gives 131/84
So, 24/16 + 5/84 = 131/84
In mixed form: 147/84

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