Add 8/5 and 21/24, Solve 1 3/5 + 21/24 as a fraction

Add 8/5 and 21/24

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 21/24

8/5 + 21/24 is 99/40.

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,
21/24 = 21 × 5/24 × 5 = 105/120
Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 105/120 = 192 + 105/120 = 297/120
297/120 simplified gives 99/40
So, 8/5 + 21/24 = 99/40
In mixed form: 219/40

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