Add 7/24 and 18/10
1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 1 8/10
7/24 + 18/10 is 251/120.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
18/10 = 18 × 12/10 × 12 = 216/120 - Add the two like fractions:
35/120 + 216/120 = 35 + 216/120 = 251/120 - So, 7/24 + 18/10 = 251/120
In mixed form: 211/120
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