Add 8/24 and 21/5, Solve 8/24 + 4 1/5 as a fraction

Add 8/24 and 21/5

1^st number: 8/24, 2^nd number: 4 1/5

8/24 + 21/5 is 68/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
21/5 = 21 × 24/5 × 24 = 504/120
Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 504/120 = 40 + 504/120 = 544/120
544/120 simplified gives 68/15
So, 8/24 + 21/5 = 68/15
In mixed form: 48/15

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