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Add 2/5 and 84/24

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

2/5 + 84/24 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    84/24 = 84 × 5/24 × 5 = 420/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 420/120 = 48 + 420/120 = 468/120
  5. 468/120 simplified gives 39/10
  6. So, 2/5 + 84/24 = 39/10
    In mixed form: 39/10

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