Add 10/24 and 45/10, Solve 10/24 + 4 5/10 as a fraction

Add 10/24 and 45/10

1^st number: 10/24, 2^nd number: 4 5/10

10/24 + 45/10 is 59/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 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 10 × 12 = 120,
45/10 = 45 × 12/10 × 12 = 540/120
Add the two like fractions:
50/120 + 540/120 = 50 + 540/120 = 590/120
590/120 simplified gives 59/12
So, 10/24 + 45/10 = 59/12
In mixed form: 411/12

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