Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 24/4 and 30/90

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 30/90

24/4 + 30/90 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    24/4 = 24 × 45/4 × 45 = 1080/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/180 + 60/180 = 1080 + 60/180 = 1140/180
  5. 1140/180 simplified gives 19/3
  6. So, 24/4 + 30/90 = 19/3
    In mixed form: 61/3

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com