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Add 3/10 and 45/24

1st number: 3/10, 2nd number: 1 21/24

3/10 + 45/24 is 87/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    3/10 = 3 × 12/10 × 12 = 36/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    45/24 = 45 × 5/24 × 5 = 225/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    36/120 + 225/120 = 36 + 225/120 = 261/120
  5. 261/120 simplified gives 87/40
  6. So, 3/10 + 45/24 = 87/40
    In mixed form: 27/40

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