Add 72/7 and 10/24, Solve 10 2/7 + 10/24 as a fraction

Add 72/7 and 10/24

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 10/24

72/7 + 10/24 is 899/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
72/7 = 72 × 24/7 × 24 = 1728/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
Add the two like fractions:
1728/168 + 70/168 = 1728 + 70/168 = 1798/168
1798/168 simplified gives 899/84
So, 72/7 + 10/24 = 899/84
In mixed form: 1059/84

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