Add 40/24 and 2/21, Solve 1 16/24 + 2/21 as a fraction

Add 40/24 and 2/21

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

40/24 + 2/21 is 37/21.

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,
2/21 = 2 × 8/21 × 8 = 16/168
Add the two like fractions:
280/168 + 16/168 = 280 + 16/168 = 296/168
296/168 simplified gives 37/21
So, 40/24 + 2/21 = 37/21
In mixed form: 116/21

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