Add 32/2 and 24/28, Solve 16 0/2 + 24/28 as a fraction

Add 32/2 and 24/28

1^st number: 16 0/2, 2^nd number: 24/28

32/2 + 24/28 is 118/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
32/2 = 32 × 14/2 × 14 = 448/28
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
24/28 = 24 × 1/28 × 1 = 24/28
Add the two like fractions:
448/28 + 24/28 = 448 + 24/28 = 472/28
472/28 simplified gives 118/7
So, 32/2 + 24/28 = 118/7
In mixed form: 166/7

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