Add 1/24 and 1/10
1/24 + 1/10 is 17/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
1/10 = 1 × 12/10 × 12 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
5/120 + 12/120 = 5 + 12/120 = 17/120 - So, 1/24 + 1/10 = 17/120
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 2/24+1/10 1/24+2/10 1/48+1/10 1/24+1/20 3/24+1/10 1/24+3/10 1/72+1/10 1/24+1/30 5/24+1/10 1/24+5/10 1/24+1/50 7/24+1/10 1/24+7/10 1/24+1/70