Add 5/24 and 3/90
5/24 + 3/90 is 29/120.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360 - Add the two like fractions:
75/360 + 12/360 = 75 + 12/360 = 87/360 - 87/360 simplified gives 29/120
- So, 5/24 + 3/90 = 29/120
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