Add 24/5 and 15/16
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 15/16
24/5 + 15/16 is 459/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 16 = 80,
24/5 = 24 × 16/5 × 16 = 384/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
15/16 = 15 × 5/16 × 5 = 75/80 - Add the two like fractions:
384/80 + 75/80 = 384 + 75/80 = 459/80 - So, 24/5 + 15/16 = 459/80
In mixed form: 559/80
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