Add 2/5 and 4/24
2/5 + 4/24 is 17/30.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
4/24 = 4 × 5/24 × 5 = 20/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 20/120 = 48 + 20/120 = 68/120 - 68/120 simplified gives 17/30
- So, 2/5 + 4/24 = 17/30
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