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Add 24/45 and 1/10

24/45 + 1/10 is 19/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    24/45 = 24 × 2/45 × 2 = 48/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/90 + 9/90 = 48 + 9/90 = 57/90
  5. 57/90 simplified gives 19/30
  6. So, 24/45 + 1/10 = 19/30

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