Add 24/10 and 28/42, Solve 2 4/10 + 28/42 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 28/42

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 28/42

24/10 + 28/42 is 46/15.

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,
28/42 = 28 × 5/42 × 5 = 140/210
Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 140/210 = 504 + 140/210 = 644/210
644/210 simplified gives 46/15
So, 24/10 + 28/42 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15

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