Add 54/24 and 16/7, Solve 2 6/24 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 54/24 and 16/7

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

54/24 + 16/7 is 127/28.

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,
54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
16/7 = 16 × 24/7 × 24 = 384/168
Add the two like fractions:
378/168 + 384/168 = 378 + 384/168 = 762/168
762/168 simplified gives 127/28
So, 54/24 + 16/7 = 127/28
In mixed form: 415/28

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