Add 6/5 and 2/24
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 2/24
6/5 + 2/24 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
6/5 = 6 × 24/5 × 24 = 144/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
144/120 + 10/120 = 144 + 10/120 = 154/120 - 154/120 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 6/5 + 2/24 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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