Add 24/90 and 20/54
24/90 + 20/54 is 86/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
24/90 = 24 × 3/90 × 3 = 72/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Add the two like fractions:
72/270 + 100/270 = 72 + 100/270 = 172/270 - 172/270 simplified gives 86/135
- So, 24/90 + 20/54 = 86/135
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