Add 24/10 and 9/56, Solve 2 4/10 + 9/56 as a fraction

Add 24/10 and 9/56

1^st number: 2 4/10, 2^nd number: 9/56

24/10 + 9/56 is 717/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
24/10 = 24 × 28/10 × 28 = 672/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
9/56 = 9 × 5/56 × 5 = 45/280
Add the two like fractions:
672/280 + 45/280 = 672 + 45/280 = 717/280
So, 24/10 + 9/56 = 717/280
In mixed form: 2157/280

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