Add 90/24 and 20/10
1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 2 0/10
90/24 + 20/10 is 23/4.
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,
90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 12 = 120,
20/10 = 20 × 12/10 × 12 = 240/120 - Add the two like fractions:
450/120 + 240/120 = 450 + 240/120 = 690/120 - 690/120 simplified gives 23/4
- So, 90/24 + 20/10 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4
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