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Add 5/24 and 14/5

1st number: 5/24, 2nd number: 2 4/5

5/24 + 14/5 is 361/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    14/5 = 14 × 24/5 × 24 = 336/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/120 + 336/120 = 25 + 336/120 = 361/120
  5. So, 5/24 + 14/5 = 361/120
    In mixed form: 31/120

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