Add 24/20 and 49/90
1st number: 1 4/20, 2nd number: 49/90
24/20 + 49/90 is 157/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 98/180 = 216 + 98/180 = 314/180 - 314/180 simplified gives 157/90
- So, 24/20 + 49/90 = 157/90
In mixed form: 167/90
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