Add 24/21 and 2/16, Solve 1 3/21 + 2/16 as a fraction

Add 24/21 and 2/16

1^st number: 1 3/21, 2^nd number: 2/16

24/21 + 2/16 is 71/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 16 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
24/21 = 24 × 16/21 × 16 = 384/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
2/16 = 2 × 21/16 × 21 = 42/336
Add the two like fractions:
384/336 + 42/336 = 384 + 42/336 = 426/336
426/336 simplified gives 71/56
So, 24/21 + 2/16 = 71/56
In mixed form: 115/56

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