Add 24/16 and 12/5, Solve 1 8/16 + 2 2/5 as a fraction

Add 24/16 and 12/5

1^st number: 1 8/16, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

24/16 + 12/5 is 39/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 5 is 80

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
24/16 = 24 × 5/16 × 5 = 120/80
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
12/5 = 12 × 16/5 × 16 = 192/80
Add the two like fractions:
120/80 + 192/80 = 120 + 192/80 = 312/80
312/80 simplified gives 39/10
So, 24/16 + 12/5 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10

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