Add 27/24 and 16/30, Solve 1 3/24 + 16/30 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 16/30

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 16/30

27/24 + 16/30 is 199/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120
Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 64/120 = 135 + 64/120 = 199/120
So, 27/24 + 16/30 = 199/120
In mixed form: 179/120

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