Add 16/24 and 8/5
1st number: 16/24, 2nd number: 1 3/5
16/24 + 8/5 is 34/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 192/120 = 80 + 192/120 = 272/120 - 272/120 simplified gives 34/15
- So, 16/24 + 8/5 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15
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