Add 81/5 and 2/24
1st number: 16 1/5, 2nd number: 2/24
81/5 + 2/24 is 977/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
81/5 = 81 × 24/5 × 24 = 1944/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1944/120 + 10/120 = 1944 + 10/120 = 1954/120 - 1954/120 simplified gives 977/60
- So, 81/5 + 2/24 = 977/60
In mixed form: 1617/60
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