Add 24/90 and 56/60
24/90 + 56/60 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
48/180 + 168/180 = 48 + 168/180 = 216/180 - 216/180 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 24/90 + 56/60 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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