Add 6/24 and 16/9, Solve 6/24 + 1 7/9 as a fraction

Add 6/24 and 16/9

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 7/9

6/24 + 16/9 is 73/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
6/24 = 6 × 3/24 × 3 = 18/72
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
16/9 = 16 × 8/9 × 8 = 128/72
Add the two like fractions:
18/72 + 128/72 = 18 + 128/72 = 146/72
146/72 simplified gives 73/36
So, 6/24 + 16/9 = 73/36
In mixed form: 21/36

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