Add 24/90 and 5/36
24/90 + 5/36 is 73/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
5/36 = 5 × 5/36 × 5 = 25/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 25/180 = 48 + 25/180 = 73/180 - So, 24/90 + 5/36 = 73/180
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