Add 12/90 and 7/24
12/90 + 7/24 is 17/40.
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,
7/24 = 7 × 15/24 × 15 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
48/360 + 105/360 = 48 + 105/360 = 153/360 - 153/360 simplified gives 17/40
- So, 12/90 + 7/24 = 17/40
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