Add 18/24 and 80/90
18/24 + 80/90 is 59/36.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 4/90 × 4 = 320/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 320/360 = 270 + 320/360 = 590/360 - 590/360 simplified gives 59/36
- So, 18/24 + 80/90 = 59/36
In mixed form: 123/36
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