Add 9/24 and 28/10
1st number: 9/24, 2nd number: 2 8/10
9/24 + 28/10 is 127/40.
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,
28/10 = 28 × 12/10 × 12 = 336/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 336/120 = 45 + 336/120 = 381/120 - 381/120 simplified gives 127/40
- So, 9/24 + 28/10 = 127/40
In mixed form: 37/40
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