Add 12/24 and 21/5, Solve 12/24 + 4 1/5 as a fraction

Add 12/24 and 21/5

1^st number: 12/24, 2^nd number: 4 1/5

12/24 + 21/5 is 47/10.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
21/5 = 21 × 24/5 × 24 = 504/120
Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 504/120 = 60 + 504/120 = 564/120
564/120 simplified gives 47/10
So, 12/24 + 21/5 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10

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