Add 24/18 and 28/10
1st number: 1 6/18, 2nd number: 2 8/10
24/18 + 28/10 is 62/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
24/18 = 24 × 5/18 × 5 = 120/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90 - Add the two like fractions:
120/90 + 252/90 = 120 + 252/90 = 372/90 - 372/90 simplified gives 62/15
- So, 24/18 + 28/10 = 62/15
In mixed form: 42/15
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