Add 3/24 and 45/90
3/24 + 45/90 is 5/8.
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,
3/24 = 3 × 15/24 × 15 = 45/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
45/360 + 180/360 = 45 + 180/360 = 225/360 - 225/360 simplified gives 5/8
- So, 3/24 + 45/90 = 5/8
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