Add 24/90 and 21/96
24/90 + 21/96 is 233/480.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 96 is 1440
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1440 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 16 = 1440,
24/90 = 24 × 16/90 × 16 = 384/1440 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 15 = 1440,
21/96 = 21 × 15/96 × 15 = 315/1440 - Add the two like fractions:
384/1440 + 315/1440 = 384 + 315/1440 = 699/1440 - 699/1440 simplified gives 233/480
- So, 24/90 + 21/96 = 233/480
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