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Add 5/24 and 4/16

5/24 + 4/16 is 11/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    5/24 = 5 × 2/24 × 2 = 10/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    4/16 = 4 × 3/16 × 3 = 12/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/48 + 12/48 = 10 + 12/48 = 22/48
  5. 22/48 simplified gives 11/24
  6. So, 5/24 + 4/16 = 11/24

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