Add 24/10 and 54/21, Solve 2 4/10 + 2 12/21 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 54/21

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 2 12/21

24/10 + 54/21 is 174/35.

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,
54/21 = 54 × 10/21 × 10 = 540/210
Add the two like fractions:
504/210 + 540/210 = 504 + 540/210 = 1044/210
1044/210 simplified gives 174/35
So, 24/10 + 54/21 = 174/35
In mixed form: 434/35

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