Add 24/10 and 9/6
1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 1 3/6
24/10 + 9/6 is 39/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
24/10 = 24 × 3/10 × 3 = 72/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
9/6 = 9 × 5/6 × 5 = 45/30 - Add the two like fractions:
72/30 + 45/30 = 72 + 45/30 = 117/30 - 117/30 simplified gives 39/10
- So, 24/10 + 9/6 = 39/10
In mixed form: 39/10
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