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Add 24/90 and 42/12

1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 3 6/12

24/90 + 42/12 is 113/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    42/12 = 42 × 15/12 × 15 = 630/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/180 + 630/180 = 48 + 630/180 = 678/180
  5. 678/180 simplified gives 113/30
  6. So, 24/90 + 42/12 = 113/30
    In mixed form: 323/30

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