Add 24/50 and 6/90
24/50 + 6/90 is 41/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450 - Add the two like fractions:
216/450 + 30/450 = 216 + 30/450 = 246/450 - 246/450 simplified gives 41/75
- So, 24/50 + 6/90 = 41/75
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