Add 24/48 and 25/90
24/48 + 25/90 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
24/48 = 24 × 15/48 × 15 = 360/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
25/90 = 25 × 8/90 × 8 = 200/720 - Add the two like fractions:
360/720 + 200/720 = 360 + 200/720 = 560/720 - 560/720 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 24/48 + 25/90 = 7/9
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