Add 24/3 and 24/5
1st number: 8 0/3, 2nd number: 4 4/5
24/3 + 24/5 is 64/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
24/3 = 24 × 5/3 × 5 = 120/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
24/5 = 24 × 3/5 × 3 = 72/15 - Add the two like fractions:
120/15 + 72/15 = 120 + 72/15 = 192/15 - 192/15 simplified gives 64/5
- So, 24/3 + 24/5 = 64/5
In mixed form: 124/5
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