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Add 24/90 and 45/30

1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 1 15/30

24/90 + 45/30 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    45/30 = 45 × 3/30 × 3 = 135/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/90 + 135/90 = 24 + 135/90 = 159/90
  5. 159/90 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 24/90 + 45/30 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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