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Add 5/24 and 2/5

5/24 + 2/5 is 73/120.

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,
    2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/120 + 48/120 = 25 + 48/120 = 73/120
  5. So, 5/24 + 2/5 = 73/120

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