Add 24/8 and 2/90
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 2/90
24/8 + 2/90 is 136/45.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 4/90 × 4 = 8/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/360 + 8/360 = 1080 + 8/360 = 1088/360 - 1088/360 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 24/8 + 2/90 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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