Add 12/90 and 5/24
12/90 + 5/24 is 41/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 75/360 = 48 + 75/360 = 123/360 - 123/360 simplified gives 41/120
- So, 12/90 + 5/24 = 41/120
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