Add 2/24 and 42/90
2/24 + 42/90 is 11/20.
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,
2/24 = 2 × 15/24 × 15 = 30/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
42/90 = 42 × 4/90 × 4 = 168/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 168/360 = 30 + 168/360 = 198/360 - 198/360 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 2/24 + 42/90 = 11/20
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