Add 24/2 and 84/90
1st number: 12 0/2, 2nd number: 84/90
24/2 + 84/90 is 194/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
24/2 = 24 × 45/2 × 45 = 1080/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/90 + 84/90 = 1080 + 84/90 = 1164/90 - 1164/90 simplified gives 194/15
- So, 24/2 + 84/90 = 194/15
In mixed form: 1214/15
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