Add 6/24 and 14/5, Solve 6/24 + 2 4/5 as a fraction

Add 6/24 and 14/5

1^st number: 6/24, 2^nd number: 2 4/5

6/24 + 14/5 is 61/20.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
14/5 = 14 × 24/5 × 24 = 336/120
Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 336/120 = 30 + 336/120 = 366/120
366/120 simplified gives 61/20
So, 6/24 + 14/5 = 61/20
In mixed form: 31/20

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