Add 9/48 and 24/10, Solve 9/48 + 2 4/10 as a fraction

Add 9/48 and 24/10

1^st number: 9/48, 2^nd number: 2 4/10

9/48 + 24/10 is 207/80.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 10 is 240

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
24/10 = 24 × 24/10 × 24 = 576/240
Add the two like fractions:
45/240 + 576/240 = 45 + 576/240 = 621/240
621/240 simplified gives 207/80
So, 9/48 + 24/10 = 207/80
In mixed form: 247/80

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