Add 24/6 and 27/10
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2 7/10
24/6 + 27/10 is 67/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
24/6 = 24 × 5/6 × 5 = 120/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30 - Add the two like fractions:
120/30 + 81/30 = 120 + 81/30 = 201/30 - 201/30 simplified gives 67/10
- So, 24/6 + 27/10 = 67/10
In mixed form: 67/10
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