Add 24/42 and 36/16, Solve 24/42 + 2 4/16 as a fraction

Add 24/42 and 36/16

1^st number: 24/42, 2^nd number: 2 4/16

24/42 + 36/16 is 79/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 16 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
24/42 = 24 × 8/42 × 8 = 192/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
36/16 = 36 × 21/16 × 21 = 756/336
Add the two like fractions:
192/336 + 756/336 = 192 + 756/336 = 948/336
948/336 simplified gives 79/28
So, 24/42 + 36/16 = 79/28
In mixed form: 223/28

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