Add 10/24 and 21/30
10/24 + 21/30 is 67/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
21/30 = 21 × 4/30 × 4 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 84/120 = 50 + 84/120 = 134/120 - 134/120 simplified gives 67/60
- So, 10/24 + 21/30 = 67/60
In mixed form: 17/60
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