Add 16/24 and 24/10
1st number: 16/24, 2nd number: 2 4/10
16/24 + 24/10 is 46/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
24/10 = 24 × 12/10 × 12 = 288/120 - Add the two like fractions:
80/120 + 288/120 = 80 + 288/120 = 368/120 - 368/120 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 16/24 + 24/10 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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