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Add 60/5 and 16/24

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 16/24

60/5 + 16/24 is 38/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    60/5 = 60 × 24/5 × 24 = 1440/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/120 + 80/120 = 1440 + 80/120 = 1520/120
  5. 1520/120 simplified gives 38/3
  6. So, 60/5 + 16/24 = 38/3
    In mixed form: 122/3

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