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

Add 84/5 and 4/24

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

84/5 + 4/24 is 509/30.

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,
84/5 = 84 × 24/5 × 24 = 2016/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120
Add the two like fractions:
2016/120 + 20/120 = 2016 + 20/120 = 2036/120
2036/120 simplified gives 509/30
So, 84/5 + 4/24 = 509/30
In mixed form: 1629/30

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