Add 80/5 and 7/24, Solve 16 0/5 + 7/24 as a fraction

Add 80/5 and 7/24

1^st number: 16 0/5, 2^nd number: 7/24

80/5 + 7/24 is 391/24.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
80/5 = 80 × 24/5 × 24 = 1920/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
Add the two like fractions:
1920/120 + 35/120 = 1920 + 35/120 = 1955/120
1955/120 simplified gives 391/24
So, 80/5 + 7/24 = 391/24
In mixed form: 167/24

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