Add 24/48 and 12/5, Solve 24/48 + 2 2/5 as a fraction

Add 24/48 and 12/5

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

24/48 + 12/5 is 29/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
12/5 = 12 × 48/5 × 48 = 576/240
Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 576/240 = 120 + 576/240 = 696/240
696/240 simplified gives 29/10
So, 24/48 + 12/5 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10

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