Add 24/3 and 7/16
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 7/16
24/3 + 7/16 is 135/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
24/3 = 24 × 16/3 × 16 = 384/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
7/16 = 7 × 3/16 × 3 = 21/48 - Add the two like fractions:
384/48 + 21/48 = 384 + 21/48 = 405/48 - 405/48 simplified gives 135/16
- So, 24/3 + 7/16 = 135/16
In mixed form: 87/16
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