Add 16/30 and 27/24, Solve 16/30 + 1 3/24 as a fraction

Add 16/30 and 27/24

1^st number: 16/30, 2^nd number: 1 3/24

16/30 + 27/24 is 199/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
Add the two like fractions:
64/120 + 135/120 = 64 + 135/120 = 199/120
So, 16/30 + 27/24 = 199/120
In mixed form: 179/120

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