Add 24/48 and 42/10, Solve 24/48 + 4 2/10 as a fraction

Add 24/48 and 42/10

1^st number: 24/48, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

24/48 + 42/10 is 47/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
42/10 = 42 × 24/10 × 24 = 1008/240
Add the two like fractions:
120/240 + 1008/240 = 120 + 1008/240 = 1128/240
1128/240 simplified gives 47/10
So, 24/48 + 42/10 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10

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