Add 35/24 and 16/42, Solve 1 11/24 + 16/42 as a fraction

Add 35/24 and 16/42

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 16/42

35/24 + 16/42 is 103/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
35/24 = 35 × 7/24 × 7 = 245/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
16/42 = 16 × 4/42 × 4 = 64/168
Add the two like fractions:
245/168 + 64/168 = 245 + 64/168 = 309/168
309/168 simplified gives 103/56
So, 35/24 + 16/42 = 103/56
In mixed form: 147/56

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