Add 12/5 and 32/24
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 1 8/24
12/5 + 32/24 is 56/15.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 160/120 = 288 + 160/120 = 448/120 - 448/120 simplified gives 56/15
- So, 12/5 + 32/24 = 56/15
In mixed form: 311/15
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