Add 24/90 and 5/24
24/90 + 5/24 is 19/40.
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,
5/24 = 5 × 15/24 × 15 = 75/360 - Add the two like fractions:
96/360 + 75/360 = 96 + 75/360 = 171/360 - 171/360 simplified gives 19/40
- So, 24/90 + 5/24 = 19/40
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