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Add 24/6 and 8/16

1^st number: 4 0/6, 2^nd number: 8/16

24/6 + 8/16 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 8 = 48,
   24/6 = 24 × 8/6 × 8 = 192/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   8/16 = 8 × 3/16 × 3 = 24/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/48 + 24/48 = 192 + 24/48 = 216/48
5. 216/48 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 24/6 + 8/16 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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