Add 24/28 and 40/90
24/28 + 40/90 is 82/63.
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,
40/90 = 40 × 14/90 × 14 = 560/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1260 + 560/1260 = 1080 + 560/1260 = 1640/1260 - 1640/1260 simplified gives 82/63
- So, 24/28 + 40/90 = 82/63
In mixed form: 119/63
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