Add 1/5 and 3/24
1/5 + 3/24 is 13/40.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 15/120 = 24 + 15/120 = 39/120 - 39/120 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 1/5 + 3/24 = 13/40
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