Add 28/24 and 4/16, Solve 1 4/24 + 4/16 as a fraction

Add 28/24 and 4/16

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

28/24 + 4/16 is 17/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
28/24 = 28 × 2/24 × 2 = 56/48
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48
Add the two like fractions:
56/48 + 12/48 = 56 + 12/48 = 68/48
68/48 simplified gives 17/12
So, 28/24 + 4/16 = 17/12
In mixed form: 15/12

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