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Add 4/10 and 1/24

4/10 + 1/24 is 53/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 24 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    4/10 = 4 × 12/10 × 12 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 5/120 = 48 + 5/120 = 53/120
  5. So, 4/10 + 1/24 = 53/120

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