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Add 7/24 and 72/10

1st number: 7/24, 2nd number: 7 2/10

7/24 + 72/10 is 899/120.

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,
    7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    72/10 = 72 × 12/10 × 12 = 864/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/120 + 864/120 = 35 + 864/120 = 899/120
  5. So, 7/24 + 72/10 = 899/120
    In mixed form: 759/120

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