Add 24/40 and 14/90
24/40 + 14/90 is 34/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 56/360 = 216 + 56/360 = 272/360 - 272/360 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 24/40 + 14/90 = 34/45
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