Add 24/12 and 90/24, Solve 2 0/12 + 3 18/24 as a fraction

Add 24/12 and 90/24

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

24/12 + 90/24 is 23/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 24 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
24/12 = 24 × 2/12 × 2 = 48/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
90/24 = 90 × 1/24 × 1 = 90/24
Add the two like fractions:
48/24 + 90/24 = 48 + 90/24 = 138/24
138/24 simplified gives 23/4
So, 24/12 + 90/24 = 23/4
In mixed form: 53/4

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