Add 24/84 and 16/90
24/84 + 16/90 is 146/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
24/84 = 24 × 15/84 × 15 = 360/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
16/90 = 16 × 14/90 × 14 = 224/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1260 + 224/1260 = 360 + 224/1260 = 584/1260 - 584/1260 simplified gives 146/315
- So, 24/84 + 16/90 = 146/315
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