Add 3/24 and 14/5, Solve 3/24 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 3/24 and 14/5

1^st number: 3/24, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

3/24 + 14/5 is 117/40.

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,
14/5 = 14 × 24/5 × 24 = 336/120
Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 336/120 = 15 + 336/120 = 351/120
351/120 simplified gives 117/40
So, 3/24 + 14/5 = 117/40
In mixed form: 237/40

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