Add 24/72 and 9/90
24/72 + 9/90 is 13/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
9/90 = 9 × 4/90 × 4 = 36/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 36/360 = 120 + 36/360 = 156/360 - 156/360 simplified gives 13/30
- So, 24/72 + 9/90 = 13/30
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