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Add 32/5 and 10/24

1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 10/24

32/5 + 10/24 is 409/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
    32/5 = 32 × 24/5 × 24 = 768/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/120 + 50/120 = 768 + 50/120 = 818/120
  5. 818/120 simplified gives 409/60
  6. So, 32/5 + 10/24 = 409/60
    In mixed form: 649/60

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