Add 3/24 and 25/10
1st number: 3/24, 2nd number: 2 5/10
3/24 + 25/10 is 21/8.
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,
25/10 = 25 × 12/10 × 12 = 300/120 - Add the two like fractions:
15/120 + 300/120 = 15 + 300/120 = 315/120 - 315/120 simplified gives 21/8
- So, 3/24 + 25/10 = 21/8
In mixed form: 25/8
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