Add 21/24 and 60/90
21/24 + 60/90 is 37/24.
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,
21/24 = 21 × 15/24 × 15 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 240/360 = 315 + 240/360 = 555/360 - 555/360 simplified gives 37/24
- So, 21/24 + 60/90 = 37/24
In mixed form: 113/24
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