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Add 10/16 and 2/24

10/16 + 2/24 is 17/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 24 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
    10/16 = 10 × 3/16 × 3 = 30/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
    2/24 = 2 × 2/24 × 2 = 4/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/48 + 4/48 = 30 + 4/48 = 34/48
  5. 34/48 simplified gives 17/24
  6. So, 10/16 + 2/24 = 17/24

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