Add 24/90 and 21/24
24/90 + 21/24 is 137/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 24 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
24/90 = 24 × 4/90 × 4 = 96/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
21/24 = 21 × 15/24 × 15 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
96/360 + 315/360 = 96 + 315/360 = 411/360 - 411/360 simplified gives 137/120
- So, 24/90 + 21/24 = 137/120
In mixed form: 117/120
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