Add 24/5 and 28/12
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 2 4/12
24/5 + 28/12 is 107/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
24/5 = 24 × 12/5 × 12 = 288/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
28/12 = 28 × 5/12 × 5 = 140/60 - Add the two like fractions:
288/60 + 140/60 = 288 + 140/60 = 428/60 - 428/60 simplified gives 107/15
- So, 24/5 + 28/12 = 107/15
In mixed form: 72/15
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