Add 24/15 and 27/90
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 27/90
24/15 + 27/90 is 19/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
24/15 = 24 × 6/15 × 6 = 144/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
144/90 + 27/90 = 144 + 27/90 = 171/90 - 171/90 simplified gives 19/10
- So, 24/15 + 27/90 = 19/10
In mixed form: 19/10
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