Add 36/24 and 25/10, Solve 1 12/24 + 2 5/10 as a fraction

Add 36/24 and 25/10

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 2 5/10

36/24 + 25/10 is 4/1.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
36/24 = 36 × 5/24 × 5 = 180/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
25/10 = 25 × 12/10 × 12 = 300/120
Add the two like fractions:
180/120 + 300/120 = 180 + 300/120 = 480/120
480/120 simplified gives 4/1
So, 36/24 + 25/10 = 4/1

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