Add 12/5 and 10/24
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 10/24
12/5 + 10/24 is 169/60.
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,
12/5 = 12 × 24/5 × 24 = 288/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 50/120 = 288 + 50/120 = 338/120 - 338/120 simplified gives 169/60
- So, 12/5 + 10/24 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60
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