Add 5/10 and 1/24
5/10 + 1/24 is 13/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/10 = 5 × 12/10 × 12 = 60/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 5/120 = 60 + 5/120 = 65/120 - 65/120 simplified gives 13/24
- So, 5/10 + 1/24 = 13/24
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