Add 20/24 and 9/90
20/24 + 9/90 is 14/15.
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,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
300/360 + 36/360 = 300 + 36/360 = 336/360 - 336/360 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 20/24 + 9/90 = 14/15
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