Add 1/10 and 20/24
1/10 + 20/24 is 14/15.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 5/24 × 5 = 100/120 - Add the two like fractions:
12/120 + 100/120 = 12 + 100/120 = 112/120 - 112/120 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 1/10 + 20/24 = 14/15
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