Add 24/56 and 12/5, Solve 24/56 + 2 2/5 as a fraction

Add 24/56 and 12/5

1^st number: 24/56, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

24/56 + 12/5 is 99/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 5 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
24/56 = 24 × 5/56 × 5 = 120/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
12/5 = 12 × 56/5 × 56 = 672/280
Add the two like fractions:
120/280 + 672/280 = 120 + 672/280 = 792/280
792/280 simplified gives 99/35
So, 24/56 + 12/5 = 99/35
In mixed form: 229/35

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