Add 24/10 and 56/28
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 2 0/28
24/10 + 56/28 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
24/10 = 24 × 14/10 × 14 = 336/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
56/28 = 56 × 5/28 × 5 = 280/140 - Add the two like fractions:
336/140 + 280/140 = 336 + 280/140 = 616/140 - 616/140 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 24/10 + 56/28 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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