Add 10/24 and 24/45
10/24 + 24/45 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
10/24 = 10 × 15/24 × 15 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 192/360 = 150 + 192/360 = 342/360 - 342/360 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 10/24 + 24/45 = 19/20
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