Add 24/42 and 32/90
24/42 + 32/90 is 292/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
24/42 = 24 × 15/42 × 15 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
32/90 = 32 × 7/90 × 7 = 224/630 - Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 224/630 = 360 + 224/630 = 584/630 - 584/630 simplified gives 292/315
- So, 24/42 + 32/90 = 292/315
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