Add 96/75 and 16/24, Solve 1 21/75 + 16/24 as a fraction

Add 96/75 and 16/24

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 16/24

96/75 + 16/24 is 146/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 24 is 600

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
96/75 = 96 × 8/75 × 8 = 768/600
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
16/24 = 16 × 25/24 × 25 = 400/600
Add the two like fractions:
768/600 + 400/600 = 768 + 400/600 = 1168/600
1168/600 simplified gives 146/75
So, 96/75 + 16/24 = 146/75
In mixed form: 171/75

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