Add 60/24 and 2/5
1st number: 2 12/24, 2nd number: 2/5
60/24 + 2/5 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
60/24 = 60 × 5/24 × 5 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 48/120 = 300 + 48/120 = 348/120 - 348/120 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 60/24 + 2/5 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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