Add 25/24 and 5/10, Solve 1 1/24 + 5/10 as a fraction

Add 25/24 and 5/10

1^st number: 1 1/24, 2^nd number: 5/10

25/24 + 5/10 is 37/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
25/24 = 25 × 5/24 × 5 = 125/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
5/10 = 5 × 12/10 × 12 = 60/120
Add the two like fractions:
125/120 + 60/120 = 125 + 60/120 = 185/120
185/120 simplified gives 37/24
So, 25/24 + 5/10 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24

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