Add 36/42 and 24/10, Solve 36/42 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 36/42 and 24/10

1^st number: 36/42, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

36/42 + 24/10 is 114/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
36/42 = 36 × 5/42 × 5 = 180/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
24/10 = 24 × 21/10 × 21 = 504/210
Add the two like fractions:
180/210 + 504/210 = 180 + 504/210 = 684/210
684/210 simplified gives 114/35
So, 36/42 + 24/10 = 114/35
In mixed form: 39/35

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