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Add 24/90 and 20/72

24/90 + 20/72 is 49/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 72 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    24/90 = 24 × 4/90 × 4 = 96/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/360 + 100/360 = 96 + 100/360 = 196/360
  5. 196/360 simplified gives 49/90
  6. So, 24/90 + 20/72 = 49/90

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