Add 24/8 and 14/90
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 14/90
24/8 + 14/90 is 142/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
24/8 = 24 × 45/8 × 45 = 1080/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/360 + 56/360 = 1080 + 56/360 = 1136/360 - 1136/360 simplified gives 142/45
- So, 24/8 + 14/90 = 142/45
In mixed form: 37/45
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