Add 24/27 and 56/90
24/27 + 56/90 is 68/45.
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,
56/90 = 56 × 3/90 × 3 = 168/270 - Add the two like fractions:
240/270 + 168/270 = 240 + 168/270 = 408/270 - 408/270 simplified gives 68/45
- So, 24/27 + 56/90 = 68/45
In mixed form: 123/45
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