Add 24/10 and 84/45
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 1 39/45
24/10 + 84/45 is 64/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
84/45 = 84 × 2/45 × 2 = 168/90 - Add the two like fractions:
216/90 + 168/90 = 216 + 168/90 = 384/90 - 384/90 simplified gives 64/15
- So, 24/10 + 84/45 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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