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Add 2/24 and 18/90

2/24 + 18/90 is 17/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/360 + 72/360 = 30 + 72/360 = 102/360
  5. 102/360 simplified gives 17/60
  6. So, 2/24 + 18/90 = 17/60

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