Add 2/24 and 15/90
2/24 + 15/90 is 1/4.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
15/90 = 15 × 4/90 × 4 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 60/360 = 30 + 60/360 = 90/360 - 90/360 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 2/24 + 15/90 = 1/4
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