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Add 8/24 and 5/10

8/24 + 5/10 is 5/6.

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,
    8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    5/10 = 5 × 12/10 × 12 = 60/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/120 + 60/120 = 40 + 60/120 = 100/120
  5. 100/120 simplified gives 5/6
  6. So, 8/24 + 5/10 = 5/6

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