Add 56/24 and 9/10
1st number: 2 8/24, 2nd number: 9/10
56/24 + 9/10 is 97/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 10 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
56/24 = 56 × 5/24 × 5 = 280/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
9/10 = 9 × 12/10 × 12 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
280/120 + 108/120 = 280 + 108/120 = 388/120 - 388/120 simplified gives 97/30
- So, 56/24 + 9/10 = 97/30
In mixed form: 37/30
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