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Add 20/24 and 18/10

1st number: 20/24, 2nd number: 1 8/10

20/24 + 18/10 is 79/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    18/10 = 18 × 12/10 × 12 = 216/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/120 + 216/120 = 100 + 216/120 = 316/120
  5. 316/120 simplified gives 79/30
  6. So, 20/24 + 18/10 = 79/30
    In mixed form: 219/30

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