Add 81/24 and 56/10, Solve 3 9/24 + 5 6/10 as a fraction

Add 81/24 and 56/10

1^st number: 3 9/24, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

81/24 + 56/10 is 359/40.

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,
56/10 = 56 × 12/10 × 12 = 672/120
Add the two like fractions:
405/120 + 672/120 = 405 + 672/120 = 1077/120
1077/120 simplified gives 359/40
So, 81/24 + 56/10 = 359/40
In mixed form: 839/40

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