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Add 5/12 and 5/24

5/12 + 5/24 is 5/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
    5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    5/24 = 5 × 1/24 × 1 = 5/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/24 + 5/24 = 10 + 5/24 = 15/24
  5. 15/24 simplified gives 5/8
  6. So, 5/12 + 5/24 = 5/8

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