Add 24/18 and 12/16, Solve 1 6/18 + 12/16 as a fraction

Add 24/18 and 12/16

1^st number: 1 6/18, 2^nd number: 12/16

24/18 + 12/16 is 25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 16 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
24/18 = 24 × 8/18 × 8 = 192/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
12/16 = 12 × 9/16 × 9 = 108/144
Add the two like fractions:
192/144 + 108/144 = 192 + 108/144 = 300/144
300/144 simplified gives 25/12
So, 24/18 + 12/16 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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