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Add 24/36 and 16/7

1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 2 2/7

24/36 + 16/7 is 62/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 7 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
    24/36 = 24 × 7/36 × 7 = 168/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
    16/7 = 16 × 36/7 × 36 = 576/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/252 + 576/252 = 168 + 576/252 = 744/252
  5. 744/252 simplified gives 62/21
  6. So, 24/36 + 16/7 = 62/21
    In mixed form: 220/21

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