Add 24/28 and 27/10
1st number: 24/28, 2nd number: 2 7/10
24/28 + 27/10 is 249/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
24/28 = 24 × 5/28 × 5 = 120/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
27/10 = 27 × 14/10 × 14 = 378/140 - Add the two like fractions:
120/140 + 378/140 = 120 + 378/140 = 498/140 - 498/140 simplified gives 249/70
- So, 24/28 + 27/10 = 249/70
In mixed form: 339/70
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