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Add 6/24 and 16/10

1st number: 6/24, 2nd number: 1 6/10

6/24 + 16/10 is 37/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    16/10 = 16 × 12/10 × 12 = 192/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/120 + 192/120 = 30 + 192/120 = 222/120
  5. 222/120 simplified gives 37/20
  6. So, 6/24 + 16/10 = 37/20
    In mixed form: 117/20

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