Add 24/90 and 2/5
24/90 + 2/5 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
2/5 = 2 × 18/5 × 18 = 36/90 - Add the two like fractions:
24/90 + 36/90 = 24 + 36/90 = 60/90 - 60/90 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 24/90 + 2/5 = 2/3
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