Add 8/24 and 7/10
8/24 + 7/10 is 31/30.
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,
8/24 = 8 × 5/24 × 5 = 40/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
7/10 = 7 × 12/10 × 12 = 84/120 - Add the two like fractions:
40/120 + 84/120 = 40 + 84/120 = 124/120 - 124/120 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 8/24 + 7/10 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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