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Add 8/24 and 8/5

1st number: 8/24, 2nd number: 1 3/5

8/24 + 8/5 is 29/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/120 + 192/120 = 40 + 192/120 = 232/120
  5. 232/120 simplified gives 29/15
  6. So, 8/24 + 8/5 = 29/15
    In mixed form: 114/15

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