Add 24/90 and 12/96
24/90 + 12/96 is 47/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
24/90 = 24 × 16/90 × 16 = 384/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
12/96 = 12 × 15/96 × 15 = 180/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1440 + 180/1440 = 384 + 180/1440 = 564/1440 - 564/1440 simplified gives 47/120
- So, 24/90 + 12/96 = 47/120
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