Add 24/60 and 98/90
1st number: 24/60, 2nd number: 1 8/90
24/60 + 98/90 is 67/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
24/60 = 24 × 3/60 × 3 = 72/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
98/90 = 98 × 2/90 × 2 = 196/180 - Add the two like fractions:
72/180 + 196/180 = 72 + 196/180 = 268/180 - 268/180 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 24/60 + 98/90 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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