Add 40/24 and 1/21, Solve 1 16/24 + 1/21 as a fraction

Add 40/24 and 1/21

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

40/24 + 1/21 is 12/7.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
1/21 = 1 × 8/21 × 8 = 8/168
Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 8/168 = 280 + 8/168 = 288/168
288/168 simplified gives 12/7
So, 40/24 + 1/21 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7

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