Add 20/6 and 24/90
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 24/90
20/6 + 24/90 is 18/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 24/90 = 300 + 24/90 = 324/90 - 324/90 simplified gives 18/5
- So, 20/6 + 24/90 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5
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