Add 42/10 and 12/24, Solve 4 2/10 + 12/24 as a fraction

Add 42/10 and 12/24

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 12/24

42/10 + 12/24 is 47/10.

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,
42/10 = 42 × 12/10 × 12 = 504/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
12/24 = 12 × 5/24 × 5 = 60/120
Add the two like fractions:
504/120 + 60/120 = 504 + 60/120 = 564/120
564/120 simplified gives 47/10
So, 42/10 + 12/24 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10

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