Add 24/90 and 15/16
24/90 + 15/16 is 289/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 16 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
24/90 = 24 × 8/90 × 8 = 192/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
15/16 = 15 × 45/16 × 45 = 675/720 - Add the two like fractions:
192/720 + 675/720 = 192 + 675/720 = 867/720 - 867/720 simplified gives 289/240
- So, 24/90 + 15/16 = 289/240
In mixed form: 149/240
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