Add 24/10 and 2/28
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 2/28
24/10 + 2/28 is 173/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
24/10 = 24 × 14/10 × 14 = 336/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
2/28 = 2 × 5/28 × 5 = 10/140 - Add the two like fractions:
336/140 + 10/140 = 336 + 10/140 = 346/140 - 346/140 simplified gives 173/70
- So, 24/10 + 2/28 = 173/70
In mixed form: 233/70
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