Add 80/24 and 2/5, Solve 3 8/24 + 2/5 as a fraction

Add 80/24 and 2/5

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

80/24 + 2/5 is 56/15.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
80/24 = 80 × 5/24 × 5 = 400/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120
Add the two like fractions:
400/120 + 48/120 = 400 + 48/120 = 448/120
448/120 simplified gives 56/15
So, 80/24 + 2/5 = 56/15
In mixed form: 311/15

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