Add 24/16 and 6/21
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 6/21
24/16 + 6/21 is 25/14.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 16/21 × 16 = 96/336 - Add the two like fractions:
504/336 + 96/336 = 504 + 96/336 = 600/336 - 600/336 simplified gives 25/14
- So, 24/16 + 6/21 = 25/14
In mixed form: 111/14
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