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Add 16/5 and 7/24

1st number: 3 1/5, 2nd number: 7/24

16/5 + 7/24 is 419/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    16/5 = 16 × 24/5 × 24 = 384/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    384/120 + 35/120 = 384 + 35/120 = 419/120
  5. So, 16/5 + 7/24 = 419/120
    In mixed form: 359/120

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