Add 90/7 and 16/24, Solve 12 6/7 + 16/24 as a fraction

Add 90/7 and 16/24

1^st number: 12 6/7, 2^nd number: 16/24

90/7 + 16/24 is 284/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
90/7 = 90 × 24/7 × 24 = 2160/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
16/24 = 16 × 7/24 × 7 = 112/168
Add the two like fractions:
2160/168 + 112/168 = 2160 + 112/168 = 2272/168
2272/168 simplified gives 284/21
So, 90/7 + 16/24 = 284/21
In mixed form: 1311/21

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