Add 3/24 and 12/5
1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 2 2/5
3/24 + 12/5 is 101/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
12/5 = 12 × 24/5 × 24 = 288/120 - Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 288/120 = 15 + 288/120 = 303/120 - 303/120 simplified gives 101/40
- So, 3/24 + 12/5 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40
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