Add 24/10 and 2/25, Solve 2 4/10 + 2/25 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 2/25

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 2/25

24/10 + 2/25 is 62/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 25 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
24/10 = 24 × 5/10 × 5 = 120/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
2/25 = 2 × 2/25 × 2 = 4/50
Add the two like fractions:
120/50 + 4/50 = 120 + 4/50 = 124/50
124/50 simplified gives 62/25
So, 24/10 + 2/25 = 62/25
In mixed form: 212/25

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