Add 5/72 and 24/10, Solve 5/72 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 5/72 and 24/10

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

5/72 + 24/10 is 889/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
24/10 = 24 × 36/10 × 36 = 864/360
Add the two like fractions:
25/360 + 864/360 = 25 + 864/360 = 889/360
So, 5/72 + 24/10 = 889/360
In mixed form: 2169/360

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