Add 24/36 and 98/90
1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 1 8/90
24/36 + 98/90 is 79/45.
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,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
120/180 + 196/180 = 120 + 196/180 = 316/180 - 316/180 simplified gives 79/45
- So, 24/36 + 98/90 = 79/45
In mixed form: 134/45
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