Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 24/9 and 96/10

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

24/9 + 96/10 is 184/15.

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,
    96/10 = 96 × 9/10 × 9 = 864/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/90 + 864/90 = 240 + 864/90 = 1104/90
  5. 1104/90 simplified gives 184/15
  6. So, 24/9 + 96/10 = 184/15
    In mixed form: 124/15

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com