Add 40/5 and 5/24, Solve 8 0/5 + 5/24 as a fraction

Add 40/5 and 5/24

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 5/24

40/5 + 5/24 is 197/24.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
40/5 = 40 × 24/5 × 24 = 960/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
Add the two like fractions:
960/120 + 25/120 = 960 + 25/120 = 985/120
985/120 simplified gives 197/24
So, 40/5 + 5/24 = 197/24
In mixed form: 85/24

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