Add 81/24 and 16/7, Solve 3 9/24 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 81/24 and 16/7

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

81/24 + 16/7 is 317/56.

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,
81/24 = 81 × 7/24 × 7 = 567/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
16/7 = 16 × 24/7 × 24 = 384/168
Add the two like fractions:
567/168 + 384/168 = 567 + 384/168 = 951/168
951/168 simplified gives 317/56
So, 81/24 + 16/7 = 317/56
In mixed form: 537/56

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