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Add 24/5 and 14/24

1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 14/24

24/5 + 14/24 is 323/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    24/5 = 24 × 24/5 × 24 = 576/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/120 + 70/120 = 576 + 70/120 = 646/120
  5. 646/120 simplified gives 323/60
  6. So, 24/5 + 14/24 = 323/60
    In mixed form: 523/60

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