Add 24/16 and 10/90
1st number: 1 8/16, 2nd number: 10/90
24/16 + 10/90 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
24/16 = 24 × 45/16 × 45 = 1080/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
10/90 = 10 × 8/90 × 8 = 80/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/720 + 80/720 = 1080 + 80/720 = 1160/720 - 1160/720 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 24/16 + 10/90 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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