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Add 30/24 and 40/10

1st number: 1 6/24, 2nd number: 4 0/10

30/24 + 40/10 is 21/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    30/24 = 30 × 5/24 × 5 = 150/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/120 + 480/120 = 150 + 480/120 = 630/120
  5. 630/120 simplified gives 21/4
  6. So, 30/24 + 40/10 = 21/4
    In mixed form: 51/4

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