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Add 24/10 and 42/18

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 2 6/18

24/10 + 42/18 is 71/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    24/10 = 24 × 9/10 × 9 = 216/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/90 + 210/90 = 216 + 210/90 = 426/90
  5. 426/90 simplified gives 71/15
  6. So, 24/10 + 42/18 = 71/15
    In mixed form: 411/15

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