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Add 36/24 and 16/7

1st number: 1 12/24, 2nd number: 2 2/7

36/24 + 16/7 is 53/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    36/24 = 36 × 7/24 × 7 = 252/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    16/7 = 16 × 24/7 × 24 = 384/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/168 + 384/168 = 252 + 384/168 = 636/168
  5. 636/168 simplified gives 53/14
  6. So, 36/24 + 16/7 = 53/14
    In mixed form: 311/14

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