Add 14/24 and 32/5, Solve 14/24 + 6 2/5 as a fraction

Add 14/24 and 32/5

1^st number: 14/24, 2^nd number: 6 2/5

14/24 + 32/5 is 419/60.

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,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
32/5 = 32 × 24/5 × 24 = 768/120
Add the two like fractions:
70/120 + 768/120 = 70 + 768/120 = 838/120
838/120 simplified gives 419/60
So, 14/24 + 32/5 = 419/60
In mixed form: 659/60

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