Add 24/10 and 2/18
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 2/18
24/10 + 2/18 is 113/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
24/10 = 24 × 9/10 × 9 = 216/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
2/18 = 2 × 5/18 × 5 = 10/90 - Add the two like fractions:
216/90 + 10/90 = 216 + 10/90 = 226/90 - 226/90 simplified gives 113/45
- So, 24/10 + 2/18 = 113/45
In mixed form: 223/45
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