Add 4/10 and 49/24, Solve 4/10 + 2 1/24 as a fraction

Add 4/10 and 49/24

1^st number: 4/10, 2^nd number: 2 1/24

4/10 + 49/24 is 293/120.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
4/10 = 4 × 12/10 × 12 = 48/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
49/24 = 49 × 5/24 × 5 = 245/120
Add the two like fractions:
48/120 + 245/120 = 48 + 245/120 = 293/120
So, 4/10 + 49/24 = 293/120
In mixed form: 253/120

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