Add 2/10 and 15/24
2/10 + 15/24 is 33/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
2/10 = 2 × 12/10 × 12 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 75/120 = 24 + 75/120 = 99/120 - 99/120 simplified gives 33/40
- So, 2/10 + 15/24 = 33/40
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