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Add 12/24 and 15/5

1st number: 12/24, 2nd number: 3 0/5

12/24 + 15/5 is 7/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    15/5 = 15 × 24/5 × 24 = 360/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/120 + 360/120 = 60 + 360/120 = 420/120
  5. 420/120 simplified gives 7/2
  6. So, 12/24 + 15/5 = 7/2
    In mixed form: 31/2

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