Add 24/5 and 49/90
1st number: 4 4/5, 2nd number: 49/90
24/5 + 49/90 is 481/90.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Add the two like fractions:
432/90 + 49/90 = 432 + 49/90 = 481/90 - So, 24/5 + 49/90 = 481/90
In mixed form: 531/90
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