Add 45/24 and 10/6
1st number: 1 21/24, 2nd number: 1 4/6
45/24 + 10/6 is 85/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 6 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
45/24 = 45 × 1/24 × 1 = 45/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
10/6 = 10 × 4/6 × 4 = 40/24 - Add the two like fractions:
45/24 + 40/24 = 45 + 40/24 = 85/24 - So, 45/24 + 10/6 = 85/24
In mixed form: 313/24
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