Add 8/10 and 2/24
8/10 + 2/24 is 53/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
8/10 = 8 × 12/10 × 12 = 96/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/120 + 10/120 = 96 + 10/120 = 106/120 - 106/120 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 8/10 + 2/24 = 53/60
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