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Add 20/21 and 24/10

1st number: 20/21, 2nd number: 2 4/10

20/21 + 24/10 is 352/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 10 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    20/21 = 20 × 10/21 × 10 = 200/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    24/10 = 24 × 21/10 × 21 = 504/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/210 + 504/210 = 200 + 504/210 = 704/210
  5. 704/210 simplified gives 352/105
  6. So, 20/21 + 24/10 = 352/105
    In mixed form: 337/105

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