Add 54/5 and 2/24, Solve 10 4/5 + 2/24 as a fraction

Add 54/5 and 2/24

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 2/24

54/5 + 2/24 is 653/60.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
54/5 = 54 × 24/5 × 24 = 1296/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
Add the two like fractions:
1296/120 + 10/120 = 1296 + 10/120 = 1306/120
1306/120 simplified gives 653/60
So, 54/5 + 2/24 = 653/60
In mixed form: 1053/60

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