Answer
$\frac{5}{8}$
Work Step by Step
$\frac{5}{12}$
+ $\frac{5}{24}$
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The least common multiple of 12 and 24 is 24. Rewrite both fractions as fractions with a least common denominator of 24.
Rewrite as like fraction
$\frac{5}{12}$ + $\frac{5}{24}$= $\frac{10}{24}$ + $\frac{5}{24}$
Add the numerator = $\frac{10 + 5}{24}$ = $\frac{15}{24}$
$\frac{15}{24}$ is not in lowest term, Divide the numerator and denominator by common multiple 3
$\frac{15}{24}$ = $\frac{5}{8}$
