Add 24/10 and 40/54, Solve 2 4/10 + 40/54 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 40/54

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 40/54

24/10 + 40/54 is 424/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
24/10 = 24 × 27/10 × 27 = 648/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270
Add the two like fractions:
648/270 + 200/270 = 648 + 200/270 = 848/270
848/270 simplified gives 424/135
So, 24/10 + 40/54 = 424/135
In mixed form: 319/135

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