Add 56/42 and 16/24, Solve 1 14/42 + 16/24 as a fraction

Add 56/42 and 16/24

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 16/24

56/42 + 16/24 is 2/1.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
56/42 = 56 × 4/42 × 4 = 224/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
Add the two like fractions:
224/168 + 112/168 = 224 + 112/168 = 336/168
336/168 simplified gives 2/1
So, 56/42 + 16/24 = 2/1

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