Add 24/48 and 18/5, Solve 24/48 + 3 3/5 as a fraction

Add 24/48 and 18/5

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 3 3/5

24/48 + 18/5 is 41/10.

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,
18/5 = 18 × 48/5 × 48 = 864/240
Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 864/240 = 120 + 864/240 = 984/240
984/240 simplified gives 41/10
So, 24/48 + 18/5 = 41/10
In mixed form: 41/10

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