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Add 24/10 and 8/90

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 8/90

24/10 + 8/90 is 112/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    24/10 = 24 × 9/10 × 9 = 216/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/90 + 8/90 = 216 + 8/90 = 224/90
  5. 224/90 simplified gives 112/45
  6. So, 24/10 + 8/90 = 112/45
    In mixed form: 222/45

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