Add 45/24 and 16/7, Solve 1 21/24 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 45/24 and 16/7

1^st number: 1 21/24, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

45/24 + 16/7 is 233/56.

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,
45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
16/7 = 16 × 24/7 × 24 = 384/168
Add the two like fractions:
315/168 + 384/168 = 315 + 384/168 = 699/168
699/168 simplified gives 233/56
So, 45/24 + 16/7 = 233/56
In mixed form: 49/56

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