Add 24/90 and 7/80
24/90 + 7/80 is 17/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
24/90 = 24 × 8/90 × 8 = 192/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
7/80 = 7 × 9/80 × 9 = 63/720 - Add the two like fractions:
192/720 + 63/720 = 192 + 63/720 = 255/720 - 255/720 simplified gives 17/48
- So, 24/90 + 7/80 = 17/48
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