Add 90/24 and 4/10, Solve 3 18/24 + 4/10 as a fraction

Add 90/24 and 4/10

1^st number: 3 18/24, 2^nd number: 4/10

90/24 + 4/10 is 83/20.

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,
4/10 = 4 × 12/10 × 12 = 48/120
Add the two like fractions:
450/120 + 48/120 = 450 + 48/120 = 498/120
498/120 simplified gives 83/20
So, 90/24 + 4/10 = 83/20
In mixed form: 43/20

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