Add 24/10 and 6/35, Solve 2 4/10 + 6/35 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 6/35

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 6/35

24/10 + 6/35 is 18/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
24/10 = 24 × 7/10 × 7 = 168/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
6/35 = 6 × 2/35 × 2 = 12/70
Add the two like fractions:
168/70 + 12/70 = 168 + 12/70 = 180/70
180/70 simplified gives 18/7
So, 24/10 + 6/35 = 18/7
In mixed form: 24/7

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