Add 24/10 and 1/84, Solve 2 4/10 + 1/84 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 1/84

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 1/84

24/10 + 1/84 is 1013/420.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
24/10 = 24 × 42/10 × 42 = 1008/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
1/84 = 1 × 5/84 × 5 = 5/420
Add the two like fractions:
1008/420 + 5/420 = 1008 + 5/420 = 1013/420
So, 24/10 + 1/84 = 1013/420
In mixed form: 2173/420

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