Add 2/24 and 28/10, Solve 2/24 + 2 8/10 as a fraction

Add 2/24 and 28/10

1^st number: 2/24, 2^nd number: 2 8/10

2/24 + 28/10 is 173/60.

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,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
28/10 = 28 × 12/10 × 12 = 336/120
Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 336/120 = 10 + 336/120 = 346/120
346/120 simplified gives 173/60
So, 2/24 + 28/10 = 173/60
In mixed form: 253/60

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