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Add 7/5 and 28/24

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

7/5 + 28/24 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    7/5 = 7 × 24/5 × 24 = 168/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/120 + 140/120 = 168 + 140/120 = 308/120
  5. 308/120 simplified gives 77/30
  6. So, 7/5 + 28/24 = 77/30
    In mixed form: 217/30

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