Add 24/28 and 35/90
24/28 + 35/90 is 157/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
24/28 = 24 × 45/28 × 45 = 1080/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
35/90 = 35 × 14/90 × 14 = 490/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1260 + 490/1260 = 1080 + 490/1260 = 1570/1260 - 1570/1260 simplified gives 157/126
- So, 24/28 + 35/90 = 157/126
In mixed form: 131/126
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