Add 18/24 and 20/10
1st number: 18/24, 2nd number: 2 0/10
18/24 + 20/10 is 11/4.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
20/10 = 20 × 12/10 × 12 = 240/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 240/120 = 90 + 240/120 = 330/120 - 330/120 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 18/24 + 20/10 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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