Add 35/24 and 16/5
1st number: 1 11/24, 2nd number: 3 1/5
35/24 + 16/5 is 559/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
35/24 = 35 × 5/24 × 5 = 175/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
16/5 = 16 × 24/5 × 24 = 384/120 - Add the two like fractions:
175/120 + 384/120 = 175 + 384/120 = 559/120 - So, 35/24 + 16/5 = 559/120
In mixed form: 479/120
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