Add 24/90 and 5/12
24/90 + 5/12 is 41/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
24/90 = 24 × 2/90 × 2 = 48/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 75/180 = 48 + 75/180 = 123/180 - 123/180 simplified gives 41/60
- So, 24/90 + 5/12 = 41/60
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