Add 3/24 and 84/5, Solve 3/24 + 16 4/5 as a fraction

Add 3/24 and 84/5

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 16 4/5

3/24 + 84/5 is 677/40.

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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
84/5 = 84 × 24/5 × 24 = 2016/120
Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 2016/120 = 15 + 2016/120 = 2031/120
2031/120 simplified gives 677/40
So, 3/24 + 84/5 = 677/40
In mixed form: 1637/40

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