Add 24/90 and 84/25
1st number: 24/90, 2nd number: 3 9/25
24/90 + 84/25 is 272/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 25 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
24/90 = 24 × 5/90 × 5 = 120/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
84/25 = 84 × 18/25 × 18 = 1512/450 - Add the two like fractions:
120/450 + 1512/450 = 120 + 1512/450 = 1632/450 - 1632/450 simplified gives 272/75
- So, 24/90 + 84/25 = 272/75
In mixed form: 347/75
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