Add 24/8 and 10/90
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 10/90
24/8 + 10/90 is 28/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
10/90 = 10 × 4/90 × 4 = 40/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/360 + 40/360 = 1080 + 40/360 = 1120/360 - 1120/360 simplified gives 28/9
- So, 24/8 + 10/90 = 28/9
In mixed form: 31/9
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