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Add 35/21 and 16/24

1st number: 1 14/21, 2nd number: 16/24

35/21 + 16/24 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    35/21 = 35 × 8/21 × 8 = 280/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/168 + 112/168 = 280 + 112/168 = 392/168
  5. 392/168 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 35/21 + 16/24 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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