Add 12/5 and 16/24, Solve 2 2/5 + 16/24 as a fraction

Add 12/5 and 16/24

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 16/24

12/5 + 16/24 is 46/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
12/5 = 12 × 24/5 × 24 = 288/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120
Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 80/120 = 288 + 80/120 = 368/120
368/120 simplified gives 46/15
So, 12/5 + 16/24 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15

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