Add 4/24 and 16/9, Solve 4/24 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 4/24 and 16/9

1^st number: 4/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

4/24 + 16/9 is 35/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
4/24 = 4 × 3/24 × 3 = 12/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72
Add the two like fractions:
12/72 + 128/72 = 12 + 128/72 = 140/72
140/72 simplified gives 35/18
So, 4/24 + 16/9 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18

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