Add 54/24 and 40/10
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 4 0/10
54/24 + 40/10 is 25/4.
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,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
40/10 = 40 × 12/10 × 12 = 480/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 480/120 = 270 + 480/120 = 750/120 - 750/120 simplified gives 25/4
- So, 54/24 + 40/10 = 25/4
In mixed form: 61/4
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