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Add 1/24 and 90/96

1/24 + 90/96 is 47/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 96 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 4 = 96,
    1/24 = 1 × 4/24 × 4 = 4/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
    90/96 = 90 × 1/96 × 1 = 90/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/96 + 90/96 = 4 + 90/96 = 94/96
  5. 94/96 simplified gives 47/48
  6. So, 1/24 + 90/96 = 47/48

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