Add 40/24 and 2/10, Solve 1 16/24 + 2/10 as a fraction

Add 40/24 and 2/10

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 2/10

40/24 + 2/10 is 28/15.

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,
40/24 = 40 × 5/24 × 5 = 200/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
2/10 = 2 × 12/10 × 12 = 24/120
Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 24/120 = 200 + 24/120 = 224/120
224/120 simplified gives 28/15
So, 40/24 + 2/10 = 28/15
In mixed form: 113/15

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