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Add 12/5 and 84/24

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

12/5 + 84/24 is 59/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    12/5 = 12 × 24/5 × 24 = 288/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/120 + 420/120 = 288 + 420/120 = 708/120
  5. 708/120 simplified gives 59/10
  6. So, 12/5 + 84/24 = 59/10
    In mixed form: 59/10

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