Add 20/24 and 35/90
20/24 + 35/90 is 11/9.
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,
20/24 = 20 × 15/24 × 15 = 300/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 140/360 = 300 + 140/360 = 440/360 - 440/360 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 20/24 + 35/90 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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