Add 2/5 and 10/24
2/5 + 10/24 is 49/60.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 24/5 × 24 = 48/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 50/120 = 48 + 50/120 = 98/120 - 98/120 simplified gives 49/60
- So, 2/5 + 10/24 = 49/60
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