Add 40/24 and 14/7, Solve 1 16/24 + 2 0/7 as a fraction

Add 40/24 and 14/7

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 2 0/7

40/24 + 14/7 is 11/3.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
40/24 = 40 × 7/24 × 7 = 280/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
14/7 = 14 × 24/7 × 24 = 336/168
Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 336/168 = 280 + 336/168 = 616/168
616/168 simplified gives 11/3
So, 40/24 + 14/7 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3

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