Add 24/5 and 30/24, Solve 4 4/5 + 1 6/24 as a fraction

Add 24/5 and 30/24

1^st number: 4 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 6/24

24/5 + 30/24 is 121/20.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
24/5 = 24 × 24/5 × 24 = 576/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
Add the two like fractions:
576/120 + 150/120 = 576 + 150/120 = 726/120
726/120 simplified gives 121/20
So, 24/5 + 30/24 = 121/20
In mixed form: 61/20

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