Add 24/80 and 7/90
24/80 + 7/90 is 17/45.
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,
7/90 = 7 × 8/90 × 8 = 56/720 - Add the two like fractions:
216/720 + 56/720 = 216 + 56/720 = 272/720 - 272/720 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 24/80 + 7/90 = 17/45
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