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Add 24/16 and 9/24

1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 9/24

24/16 + 9/24 is 15/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    24/16 = 24 × 3/16 × 3 = 72/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    9/24 = 9 × 2/24 × 2 = 18/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/48 + 18/48 = 72 + 18/48 = 90/48
  5. 90/48 simplified gives 15/8
  6. So, 24/16 + 9/24 = 15/8
    In mixed form: 17/8

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