Add 5/2 and 2/24
1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 2/24
5/2 + 2/24 is 31/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 24 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
5/2 = 5 × 12/2 × 12 = 60/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
2/24 = 2 × 1/24 × 1 = 2/24 - Add the two like fractions:
60/24 + 2/24 = 60 + 2/24 = 62/24 - 62/24 simplified gives 31/12
- So, 5/2 + 2/24 = 31/12
In mixed form: 27/12
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