Add 24/6 and 28/10
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 2 8/10
24/6 + 28/10 is 34/5.
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,
28/10 = 28 × 3/10 × 3 = 84/30 - Add the two like fractions:
120/30 + 84/30 = 120 + 84/30 = 204/30 - 204/30 simplified gives 34/5
- So, 24/6 + 28/10 = 34/5
In mixed form: 64/5
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