Add 24/96 and 30/5, Solve 24/96 + 6 0/5 as a fraction

Add 24/96 and 30/5

1^st number: 24/96, 2^nd number: 6 0/5

24/96 + 30/5 is 25/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 5 is 480

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
24/96 = 24 × 5/96 × 5 = 120/480
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 96 = 480,
30/5 = 30 × 96/5 × 96 = 2880/480
Add the two like fractions:
120/480 + 2880/480 = 120 + 2880/480 = 3000/480
3000/480 simplified gives 25/4
So, 24/96 + 30/5 = 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4

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