Add 12/24 and 24/10, Solve 12/24 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 12/24 and 24/10

1^st number: 12/24, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

12/24 + 24/10 is 29/10.

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,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
24/10 = 24 × 12/10 × 12 = 288/120
Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 288/120 = 60 + 288/120 = 348/120
348/120 simplified gives 29/10
So, 12/24 + 24/10 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10

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