Add 24/80 and 48/90
24/80 + 48/90 is 5/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 90 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
24/80 = 24 × 9/80 × 9 = 216/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
48/90 = 48 × 8/90 × 8 = 384/720 - Add the two like fractions:
216/720 + 384/720 = 216 + 384/720 = 600/720 - 600/720 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 24/80 + 48/90 = 5/6
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