Add 2/24 and 45/90
2/24 + 45/90 is 7/12.
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,
45/90 = 45 × 4/90 × 4 = 180/360 - Add the two like fractions:
30/360 + 180/360 = 30 + 180/360 = 210/360 - 210/360 simplified gives 7/12
- So, 2/24 + 45/90 = 7/12
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