Add 24/8 and 6/90
1st number: 3 0/8, 2nd number: 6/90
24/8 + 6/90 is 46/15.
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,
6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/360 + 24/360 = 1080 + 24/360 = 1104/360 - 1104/360 simplified gives 46/15
- So, 24/8 + 6/90 = 46/15
In mixed form: 31/15
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