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

Add 24/10 and 4/30

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 4/30

24/10 + 4/30 is 38/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 30 is 30

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
4/30 = 4 × 1/30 × 1 = 4/30
Add the two like fractions:
72/30 + 4/30 = 72 + 4/30 = 76/30
76/30 simplified gives 38/15
So, 24/10 + 4/30 = 38/15
In mixed form: 28/15

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