Add 24/90 and 56/70
24/90 + 56/70 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
168/630 + 504/630 = 168 + 504/630 = 672/630 - 672/630 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 24/90 + 56/70 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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