Add 10/24 and 5/90
10/24 + 5/90 is 17/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
10/24 = 10 × 15/24 × 15 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 20/360 = 150 + 20/360 = 170/360 - 170/360 simplified gives 17/36
- So, 10/24 + 5/90 = 17/36
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