Add 24/27 and 48/90
24/27 + 48/90 is 64/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
24/27 = 24 × 10/27 × 10 = 240/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
48/90 = 48 × 3/90 × 3 = 144/270 - Add the two like fractions:
240/270 + 144/270 = 240 + 144/270 = 384/270 - 384/270 simplified gives 64/45
- So, 24/27 + 48/90 = 64/45
In mixed form: 119/45
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