Add 24/10 and 14/24
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 14/24
24/10 + 14/24 is 179/60.
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,
24/10 = 24 × 12/10 × 12 = 288/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
14/24 = 14 × 5/24 × 5 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 70/120 = 288 + 70/120 = 358/120 - 358/120 simplified gives 179/60
- So, 24/10 + 14/24 = 179/60
In mixed form: 259/60
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