Add 42/24 and 5/10
1st number: 1 18/24, 2nd number: 5/10
42/24 + 5/10 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
42/24 = 42 × 5/24 × 5 = 210/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
5/10 = 5 × 12/10 × 12 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
210/120 + 60/120 = 210 + 60/120 = 270/120 - 270/120 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 42/24 + 5/10 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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