Add 7/5 and 3/24, Solve 1 2/5 + 3/24 as a fraction

Add 7/5 and 3/24

1^st number: 1 2/5, 2^nd number: 3/24

7/5 + 3/24 is 61/40.

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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120
Add the two like fractions:
168/120 + 15/120 = 168 + 15/120 = 183/120
183/120 simplified gives 61/40
So, 7/5 + 3/24 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40

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