Add 2/5 and 8/24
2/5 + 8/24 is 11/15.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 40/120 = 48 + 40/120 = 88/120 - 88/120 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 2/5 + 8/24 = 11/15
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