Add 7/5 and 12/24
1st number: 1 2/5, 2nd number: 12/24
7/5 + 12/24 is 19/10.
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,
7/5 = 7 × 24/5 × 24 = 168/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
168/120 + 60/120 = 168 + 60/120 = 228/120 - 228/120 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 7/5 + 12/24 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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