Add 10/24 and 4/5
10/24 + 4/5 is 73/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
4/5 = 4 × 24/5 × 24 = 96/120 - Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 96/120 = 50 + 96/120 = 146/120 - 146/120 simplified gives 73/60
- So, 10/24 + 4/5 = 73/60
In mixed form: 113/60
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