Add 24/10 and 42/72
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 42/72
24/10 + 42/72 is 179/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
24/10 = 24 × 36/10 × 36 = 864/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360 - Add the two like fractions:
864/360 + 210/360 = 864 + 210/360 = 1074/360 - 1074/360 simplified gives 179/60
- So, 24/10 + 42/72 = 179/60
In mixed form: 259/60
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