Add 24/5 and 21/90
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 21/90
24/5 + 21/90 is 151/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
24/5 = 24 × 18/5 × 18 = 432/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
21/90 = 21 × 1/90 × 1 = 21/90 - Add the two like fractions:
432/90 + 21/90 = 432 + 21/90 = 453/90 - 453/90 simplified gives 151/30
- So, 24/5 + 21/90 = 151/30
In mixed form: 51/30
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