Add 2/24 and 90/9
1st number: 2/24, 2nd number: 10 0/9
2/24 + 90/9 is 121/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 9 is 72
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
2/24 = 2 × 3/24 × 3 = 6/72 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
90/9 = 90 × 8/9 × 8 = 720/72 - Add the two like fractions:
6/72 + 720/72 = 6 + 720/72 = 726/72 - 726/72 simplified gives 121/12
- So, 2/24 + 90/9 = 121/12
In mixed form: 101/12
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