Add 10/24 and 10/6, Solve 10/24 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 10/24 and 10/6

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

10/24 + 10/6 is 25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
10/6 = 10 × 4/6 × 4 = 40/24
Add the two like fractions:
10/24 + 40/24 = 10 + 40/24 = 50/24
50/24 simplified gives 25/12
So, 10/24 + 10/6 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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