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Add 1/90 and 8/24

1/90 + 8/24 is 31/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    1/90 = 1 × 4/90 × 4 = 4/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    8/24 = 8 × 15/24 × 15 = 120/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/360 + 120/360 = 4 + 120/360 = 124/360
  5. 124/360 simplified gives 31/90
  6. So, 1/90 + 8/24 = 31/90

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