Add 32/24 and 7/10
1st number: 1 8/24, 2nd number: 7/10
32/24 + 7/10 is 61/30.
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,
32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
7/10 = 7 × 12/10 × 12 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
160/120 + 84/120 = 160 + 84/120 = 244/120 - 244/120 simplified gives 61/30
- So, 32/24 + 7/10 = 61/30
In mixed form: 21/30
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