Add 24/3 and 28/5, Solve 8 0/3 + 5 3/5 as a fraction

Add 24/3 and 28/5

1^st number: 8 0/3, 2^nd number: 5 3/5

24/3 + 28/5 is 68/5.

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,
28/5 = 28 × 3/5 × 3 = 84/15
Add the two like fractions:
120/15 + 84/15 = 120 + 84/15 = 204/15
204/15 simplified gives 68/5
So, 24/3 + 28/5 = 68/5
In mixed form: 133/5

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