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Add 25/24 and 1/5

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

25/24 + 1/5 is 149/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    1/5 = 1 × 24/5 × 24 = 24/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/120 + 24/120 = 125 + 24/120 = 149/120
  5. So, 25/24 + 1/5 = 149/120
    In mixed form: 129/120

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