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Add 24/90 and 8/10

24/90 + 8/10 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    24/90 = 24 × 1/90 × 1 = 24/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    8/10 = 8 × 9/10 × 9 = 72/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/90 + 72/90 = 24 + 72/90 = 96/90
  5. 96/90 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 24/90 + 8/10 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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