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Add 72/5 and 1/24

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

72/5 + 1/24 is 1733/120.

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,
   72/5 = 72 × 24/5 × 24 = 1728/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/120 + 5/120 = 1728 + 5/120 = 1733/120
5. So, 72/5 + 1/24 = 1733/120
   In mixed form: 1453/120

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