Add 2/24 and 1/10
2/24 + 1/10 is 11/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
2/24 = 2 × 5/24 × 5 = 10/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
1/10 = 1 × 12/10 × 12 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
10/120 + 12/120 = 10 + 12/120 = 22/120 - 22/120 simplified gives 11/60
- So, 2/24 + 1/10 = 11/60
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