Add 24/10 and 28/24
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 1 4/24
24/10 + 28/24 is 107/30.
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,
28/24 = 28 × 5/24 × 5 = 140/120 - Add the two like fractions:
288/120 + 140/120 = 288 + 140/120 = 428/120 - 428/120 simplified gives 107/30
- So, 24/10 + 28/24 = 107/30
In mixed form: 317/30
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