Add 2/24 and 16/5, Solve 2/24 + 3 1/5 as a fraction

Add 2/24 and 16/5

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

2/24 + 16/5 is 197/60.

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,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
16/5 = 16 × 24/5 × 24 = 384/120
Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 384/120 = 10 + 384/120 = 394/120
394/120 simplified gives 197/60
So, 2/24 + 16/5 = 197/60
In mixed form: 317/60

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