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Add 5/10 and 15/24

5/10 + 15/24 is 9/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    5/10 = 5 × 12/10 × 12 = 60/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    15/24 = 15 × 5/24 × 5 = 75/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/120 + 75/120 = 60 + 75/120 = 135/120
  5. 135/120 simplified gives 9/8
  6. So, 5/10 + 15/24 = 9/8
    In mixed form: 11/8

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