Add 6/5 and 5/24
1st number: 1 1/5, 2nd number: 5/24
6/5 + 5/24 is 169/120.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 5/24 × 5 = 25/120 - Add the two like fractions:
144/120 + 25/120 = 144 + 25/120 = 169/120 - So, 6/5 + 5/24 = 169/120
In mixed form: 149/120
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