Add 70/5 and 1/24, Solve 14 0/5 + 1/24 as a fraction

Add 70/5 and 1/24

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 1/24

70/5 + 1/24 is 337/24.

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,
70/5 = 70 × 24/5 × 24 = 1680/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
Add the two like fractions:
1680/120 + 5/120 = 1680 + 5/120 = 1685/120
1685/120 simplified gives 337/24
So, 70/5 + 1/24 = 337/24
In mixed form: 141/24

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