Add 24/36 and 24/90
24/36 + 24/90 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 48/180 = 120 + 48/180 = 168/180 - 168/180 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 24/36 + 24/90 = 14/15
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