Add 7/24 and 12/16
7/24 + 12/16 is 25/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 16 is 48
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
7/24 = 7 × 2/24 × 2 = 14/48 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
12/16 = 12 × 3/16 × 3 = 36/48 - Add the two like fractions:
14/48 + 36/48 = 14 + 36/48 = 50/48 - 50/48 simplified gives 25/24
- So, 7/24 + 12/16 = 25/24
In mixed form: 11/24
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