Add 5/10 and 3/24
5/10 + 3/24 is 5/8.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
60/120 + 15/120 = 60 + 15/120 = 75/120 - 75/120 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 5/10 + 3/24 = 5/8
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