Add 15/24 and 84/90
15/24 + 84/90 is 187/120.
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,
15/24 = 15 × 15/24 × 15 = 225/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
84/90 = 84 × 4/90 × 4 = 336/360 - Add the two like fractions:
225/360 + 336/360 = 225 + 336/360 = 561/360 - 561/360 simplified gives 187/120
- So, 15/24 + 84/90 = 187/120
In mixed form: 167/120
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