Add 24/9 and 21/10
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 2 1/10
24/9 + 21/10 is 143/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 10 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
21/10 = 21 × 9/10 × 9 = 189/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 189/90 = 240 + 189/90 = 429/90 - 429/90 simplified gives 143/30
- So, 24/9 + 21/10 = 143/30
In mixed form: 423/30
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