Add 10/24 and 12/5, Solve 10/24 + 2 2/5 as a fraction

Add 10/24 and 12/5

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

10/24 + 12/5 is 169/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 5 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
12/5 = 12 × 24/5 × 24 = 288/120
Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 288/120 = 50 + 288/120 = 338/120
338/120 simplified gives 169/60
So, 10/24 + 12/5 = 169/60
In mixed form: 249/60

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