Add 2/5 and 70/24, Solve 2/5 + 2 22/24 as a fraction

Add 2/5 and 70/24

1^st number: 2/5, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

2/5 + 70/24 is 199/60.

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,
70/24 = 70 × 5/24 × 5 = 350/120
Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 350/120 = 48 + 350/120 = 398/120
398/120 simplified gives 199/60
So, 2/5 + 70/24 = 199/60
In mixed form: 319/60

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