Add 9/24 and 2/10
9/24 + 2/10 is 23/40.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
2/10 = 2 × 12/10 × 12 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 24/120 = 45 + 24/120 = 69/120 - 69/120 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 9/24 + 2/10 = 23/40
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