Add 24/10 and 20/42
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 20/42
24/10 + 20/42 is 302/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
24/10 = 24 × 21/10 × 21 = 504/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
20/42 = 20 × 5/42 × 5 = 100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 100/210 = 504 + 100/210 = 604/210 - 604/210 simplified gives 302/105
- So, 24/10 + 20/42 = 302/105
In mixed form: 292/105
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