Add 10/24 and 21/20
1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 1 1/20
10/24 + 21/20 is 22/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 20 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 20 × 6 = 120,
21/20 = 21 × 6/20 × 6 = 126/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 126/120 = 50 + 126/120 = 176/120 - 176/120 simplified gives 22/15
- So, 10/24 + 21/20 = 22/15
In mixed form: 17/15
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