Add 18/10 and 1/24
1st number: 1 8/10, 2nd number: 1/24
18/10 + 1/24 is 221/120.
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,
18/10 = 18 × 12/10 × 12 = 216/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
1/24 = 1 × 5/24 × 5 = 5/120 - Add the two like fractions:
216/120 + 5/120 = 216 + 5/120 = 221/120 - So, 18/10 + 1/24 = 221/120
In mixed form: 1101/120
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