Add 1/10 and 6/24
1/10 + 6/24 is 7/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
1/10 = 1 × 12/10 × 12 = 12/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 30/120 = 12 + 30/120 = 42/120 - 42/120 simplified gives 7/20
- So, 1/10 + 6/24 = 7/20
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