Add 24/12 and 10/90
1st number: 2 0/12, 2nd number: 10/90
24/12 + 10/90 is 19/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
24/12 = 24 × 15/12 × 15 = 360/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180 - Add the two like fractions:
360/180 + 20/180 = 360 + 20/180 = 380/180 - 380/180 simplified gives 19/9
- So, 24/12 + 10/90 = 19/9
In mixed form: 21/9
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