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Add 5/2 and 6/24

1st number: 2 1/2, 2nd number: 6/24

5/2 + 6/24 is 11/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    5/2 = 5 × 12/2 × 12 = 60/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    6/24 = 6 × 1/24 × 1 = 6/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/24 + 6/24 = 60 + 6/24 = 66/24
  5. 66/24 simplified gives 11/4
  6. So, 5/2 + 6/24 = 11/4
    In mixed form: 23/4

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