Add 24/6 and 96/90
1st number: 4 0/6, 2nd number: 1 6/90
24/6 + 96/90 is 76/15.
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,
96/90 = 96 × 1/90 × 1 = 96/90 - Add the two like fractions:
360/90 + 96/90 = 360 + 96/90 = 456/90 - 456/90 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 24/6 + 96/90 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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