Add 24/5 and 10/45
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 10/45
24/5 + 10/45 is 226/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
24/5 = 24 × 9/5 × 9 = 216/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Add the two like fractions:
216/45 + 10/45 = 216 + 10/45 = 226/45 - So, 24/5 + 10/45 = 226/45
In mixed form: 51/45
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