Add 24/6 and 60/90
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 60/90
24/6 + 60/90 is 14/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
24/6 = 24 × 15/6 × 15 = 360/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 60/90 = 360 + 60/90 = 420/90 - 420/90 simplified gives 14/3
- So, 24/6 + 60/90 = 14/3
In mixed form: 42/3
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