Add 18/24 and 12/90
18/24 + 12/90 is 53/60.
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,
18/24 = 18 × 15/24 × 15 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
12/90 = 12 × 4/90 × 4 = 48/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 48/360 = 270 + 48/360 = 318/360 - 318/360 simplified gives 53/60
- So, 18/24 + 12/90 = 53/60
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