Add 21/5 and 2/24, Solve 4 1/5 + 2/24 as a fraction

Add 21/5 and 2/24

1^st number: 4 1/5, 2^nd number: 2/24

21/5 + 2/24 is 257/60.

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,
21/5 = 21 × 24/5 × 24 = 504/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Add the two like fractions:
504/120 + 10/120 = 504 + 10/120 = 514/120
514/120 simplified gives 257/60
So, 21/5 + 2/24 = 257/60
In mixed form: 417/60

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