Add 10/9 and 90/24, Solve 1 1/9 + 3 18/24 as a fraction

Add 10/9 and 90/24

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

10/9 + 90/24 is 175/36.

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,
90/24 = 90 × 3/24 × 3 = 270/72
Add the two like fractions:
80/72 + 270/72 = 80 + 270/72 = 350/72
350/72 simplified gives 175/36
So, 10/9 + 90/24 = 175/36
In mixed form: 431/36

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