Add 24/7 and 27/16
1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 1 11/16
24/7 + 27/16 is 573/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 16 = 112,
24/7 = 24 × 16/7 × 16 = 384/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
27/16 = 27 × 7/16 × 7 = 189/112 - Add the two like fractions:
384/112 + 189/112 = 384 + 189/112 = 573/112 - So, 24/7 + 27/16 = 573/112
In mixed form: 513/112
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