Add 24/5 and 10/18
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 10/18
24/5 + 10/18 is 241/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
24/5 = 24 × 18/5 × 18 = 432/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
10/18 = 10 × 5/18 × 5 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
432/90 + 50/90 = 432 + 50/90 = 482/90 - 482/90 simplified gives 241/45
- So, 24/5 + 10/18 = 241/45
In mixed form: 516/45
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