Add 24/10 and 30/21, Solve 2 4/10 + 1 9/21 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 30/21

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 9/21

24/10 + 30/21 is 134/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 21 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 21 × 10 = 210,
30/21 = 30 × 10/21 × 10 = 300/210
Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 300/210 = 504 + 300/210 = 804/210
804/210 simplified gives 134/35
So, 24/10 + 30/21 = 134/35
In mixed form: 329/35

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