Add 3/24 and 2/10
3/24 + 2/10 is 13/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
2/10 = 2 × 12/10 × 12 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 24/120 = 15 + 24/120 = 39/120 - 39/120 simplified gives 13/40
- So, 3/24 + 2/10 = 13/40
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/24+2/10 3/24+4/10 3/48+2/10 3/24+2/20 9/24+2/10 3/24+6/10 3/72+2/10 3/24+2/30 15/24+2/10 3/24+2/50 21/24+2/10 3/24+14/10 3/24+2/70