Add 49/24 and 1/5
1st number: 2 1/24, 2nd number: 1/5
49/24 + 1/5 is 269/120.
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,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
1/5 = 1 × 24/5 × 24 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
245/120 + 24/120 = 245 + 24/120 = 269/120 - So, 49/24 + 1/5 = 269/120
In mixed form: 229/120
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