Add 24/3 and 16/7, Solve 8 0/3 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 16/7

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

24/3 + 16/7 is 72/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 7 is 21

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
24/3 = 24 × 7/3 × 7 = 168/21
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
16/7 = 16 × 3/7 × 3 = 48/21
Add the two like fractions:
168/21 + 48/21 = 168 + 48/21 = 216/21
216/21 simplified gives 72/7
So, 24/3 + 16/7 = 72/7
In mixed form: 102/7

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