Add 8/5 and 14/24
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 14/24
8/5 + 14/24 is 131/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/5 = 8 × 24/5 × 24 = 192/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 70/120 = 192 + 70/120 = 262/120 - 262/120 simplified gives 131/60
- So, 8/5 + 14/24 = 131/60
In mixed form: 211/60
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