Add 45/5 and 10/24
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 10/24
45/5 + 10/24 is 113/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 24 = 120,
45/5 = 45 × 24/5 × 24 = 1080/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
10/24 = 10 × 5/24 × 5 = 50/120 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/120 + 50/120 = 1080 + 50/120 = 1130/120 - 1130/120 simplified gives 113/12
- So, 45/5 + 10/24 = 113/12
In mixed form: 95/12
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