Add 24/54 and 14/90
24/54 + 14/90 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
14/90 = 14 × 3/90 × 3 = 42/270 - Add the two like fractions:
120/270 + 42/270 = 120 + 42/270 = 162/270 - 162/270 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 24/54 + 14/90 = 3/5
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