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Add 8/5 and 12/24

1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 12/24

8/5 + 12/24 is 21/10.

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,
    8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/120 + 60/120 = 192 + 60/120 = 252/120
  5. 252/120 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 8/5 + 12/24 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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