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Add 7/4 and 16/24

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 16/24

7/4 + 16/24 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 6 = 24,
    7/4 = 7 × 6/4 × 6 = 42/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    16/24 = 16 × 1/24 × 1 = 16/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/24 + 16/24 = 42 + 16/24 = 58/24
  5. 58/24 simplified gives 29/12
  6. So, 7/4 + 16/24 = 29/12
    In mixed form: 25/12

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