Add 27/24 and 24/10, Solve 1 3/24 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 24/10

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

27/24 + 24/10 is 141/40.

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,
27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
24/10 = 24 × 12/10 × 12 = 288/120
Add the two like fractions:
135/120 + 288/120 = 135 + 288/120 = 423/120
423/120 simplified gives 141/40
So, 27/24 + 24/10 = 141/40
In mixed form: 321/40

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