Add 12/5 and 20/24, Solve 2 2/5 + 20/24 as a fraction

Add 12/5 and 20/24

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 20/24

12/5 + 20/24 is 97/30.

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,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 100/120 = 288 + 100/120 = 388/120
388/120 simplified gives 97/30
So, 12/5 + 20/24 = 97/30
In mixed form: 37/30

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