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Add 10/24 and 8/3

1st number: 10/24, 2nd number: 2 2/3

10/24 + 8/3 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    10/24 = 10 × 1/24 × 1 = 10/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    8/3 = 8 × 8/3 × 8 = 64/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/24 + 64/24 = 10 + 64/24 = 74/24
  5. 74/24 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 10/24 + 8/3 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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