Add 10/21 and 24/10, Solve 10/21 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 10/21 and 24/10

1^st number: 10/21, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

10/21 + 24/10 is 302/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 10 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
10/21 = 10 × 10/21 × 10 = 100/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
24/10 = 24 × 21/10 × 21 = 504/210
Add the two like fractions:
100/210 + 504/210 = 100 + 504/210 = 604/210
604/210 simplified gives 302/105
So, 10/21 + 24/10 = 302/105
In mixed form: 292/105

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