Add 9/10 and 16/24
9/10 + 16/24 is 47/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
9/10 = 9 × 12/10 × 12 = 108/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
16/24 = 16 × 5/24 × 5 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
108/120 + 80/120 = 108 + 80/120 = 188/120 - 188/120 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 9/10 + 16/24 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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