Add 10/5 and 2/24, Solve 2 0/5 + 2/24 as a fraction

Add 10/5 and 2/24

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 2/24

10/5 + 2/24 is 25/12.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
10/5 = 10 × 24/5 × 24 = 240/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Add the two like fractions:
240/120 + 10/120 = 240 + 10/120 = 250/120
250/120 simplified gives 25/12
So, 10/5 + 2/24 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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