Add 16/5 and 2/24
1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 2/24
16/5 + 2/24 is 197/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/5 = 16 × 24/5 × 24 = 384/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
384/120 + 10/120 = 384 + 10/120 = 394/120 - 394/120 simplified gives 197/60
- So, 16/5 + 2/24 = 197/60
In mixed form: 317/60
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