Add 8/5 and 3/24
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 3/24
8/5 + 3/24 is 69/40.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/120 + 15/120 = 192 + 15/120 = 207/120 - 207/120 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 8/5 + 3/24 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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