Add 18/24 and 9/90
18/24 + 9/90 is 17/20.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 36/360 = 270 + 36/360 = 306/360 - 306/360 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 18/24 + 9/90 = 17/20
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