Add 1/5 and 27/24
1st number: 1/5, 2nd number: 1 3/24
1/5 + 27/24 is 53/40.
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,
1/5 = 1 × 24/5 × 24 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 135/120 = 24 + 135/120 = 159/120 - 159/120 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 1/5 + 27/24 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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