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Add 5/24 and 9/5

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

5/24 + 9/5 is 241/120.

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,
   9/5 = 9 × 24/5 × 24 = 216/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/120 + 216/120 = 25 + 216/120 = 241/120
5. So, 5/24 + 9/5 = 241/120
   In mixed form: 21/120

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