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Add 2/24 and 90/10

1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 9 0/10

2/24 + 90/10 is 109/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
    90/10 = 90 × 12/10 × 12 = 1080/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/120 + 1080/120 = 10 + 1080/120 = 1090/120
  5. 1090/120 simplified gives 109/12
  6. So, 2/24 + 90/10 = 109/12
    In mixed form: 91/12

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