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Add 24/9 and 90/10

1st number: 2 6/9, 2nd number: 9 0/10

24/9 + 90/10 is 35/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    24/9 = 24 × 10/9 × 10 = 240/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    90/10 = 90 × 9/10 × 9 = 810/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/90 + 810/90 = 240 + 810/90 = 1050/90
  5. 1050/90 simplified gives 35/3
  6. So, 24/9 + 90/10 = 35/3
    In mixed form: 112/3

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