Add 9/24 and 27/10
1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 2 7/10
9/24 + 27/10 is 123/40.
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,
9/24 = 9 × 5/24 × 5 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
27/10 = 27 × 12/10 × 12 = 324/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 324/120 = 45 + 324/120 = 369/120 - 369/120 simplified gives 123/40
- So, 9/24 + 27/10 = 123/40
In mixed form: 33/40
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