Add 24/10 and 2/12
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 2/12
24/10 + 2/12 is 77/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
24/10 = 24 × 6/10 × 6 = 144/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
2/12 = 2 × 5/12 × 5 = 10/60 - Add the two like fractions:
144/60 + 10/60 = 144 + 10/60 = 154/60 - 154/60 simplified gives 77/30
- So, 24/10 + 2/12 = 77/30
In mixed form: 217/30
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