Add 24/4 and 7/10, Solve 6 0/4 + 7/10 as a fraction

Add 24/4 and 7/10

1^st number: 6 0/4, 2^nd number: 7/10

24/4 + 7/10 is 67/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 10 is 20

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
24/4 = 24 × 5/4 × 5 = 120/20
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
7/10 = 7 × 2/10 × 2 = 14/20
Add the two like fractions:
120/20 + 14/20 = 120 + 14/20 = 134/20
134/20 simplified gives 67/10
So, 24/4 + 7/10 = 67/10
In mixed form: 67/10

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