Add 18/5 and 12/24, Solve 3 3/5 + 12/24 as a fraction

Add 18/5 and 12/24

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

18/5 + 12/24 is 41/10.

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,
18/5 = 18 × 24/5 × 24 = 432/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
Add the two like fractions:
432/120 + 60/120 = 432 + 60/120 = 492/120
492/120 simplified gives 41/10
So, 18/5 + 12/24 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10

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