Add 2/24 and 8/5, Solve 2/24 + 1 3/5 as a fraction

Add 2/24 and 8/5

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

2/24 + 8/5 is 101/60.

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,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120
Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 192/120 = 10 + 192/120 = 202/120
202/120 simplified gives 101/60
So, 2/24 + 8/5 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60

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