Add 10/9 and 10/24
1st number: 1 1/9, 2nd number: 10/24
10/9 + 10/24 is 55/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 24 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
10/9 = 10 × 8/9 × 8 = 80/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
10/24 = 10 × 3/24 × 3 = 30/72 - Add the two like fractions:
80/72 + 30/72 = 80 + 30/72 = 110/72 - 110/72 simplified gives 55/36
- So, 10/9 + 10/24 = 55/36
In mixed form: 119/36
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