Add 81/24 and 3/10, Solve 3 9/24 + 3/10 as a fraction

Add 81/24 and 3/10

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 3/10

81/24 + 3/10 is 147/40.

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,
81/24 = 81 × 5/24 × 5 = 405/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
3/10 = 3 × 12/10 × 12 = 36/120
Add the two like fractions:
405/120 + 36/120 = 405 + 36/120 = 441/120
441/120 simplified gives 147/40
So, 81/24 + 3/10 = 147/40
In mixed form: 327/40

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