Add 24/16 and 50/21
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 2 8/21
24/16 + 50/21 is 163/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 21 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 21 × 16 = 336,
50/21 = 50 × 16/21 × 16 = 800/336 - Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 800/336 = 504 + 800/336 = 1304/336 - 1304/336 simplified gives 163/42
- So, 24/16 + 50/21 = 163/42
In mixed form: 337/42
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