Add 24/9 and 5/10
1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 5/10
24/9 + 5/10 is 19/6.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 9/10 × 9 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
240/90 + 45/90 = 240 + 45/90 = 285/90 - 285/90 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 24/9 + 5/10 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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